5206Heading (4-digit)Section XI

HSN Code 5206 – Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing Less Than 85% By Weight Of Cotton, Not…

Full GST classification for Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing Less Than 85% By Weight Of Cotton, Not… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

5206

Chapter

52

Digits

4-digit

Section

XI

What is HSN Code 5206?

HSN code 5206 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing Less Than 85% By Weight Of Cotton, Not… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 52 — Cotton, which is part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles. Every GST-registered business supplying cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not… must quote HSN 5206 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 5206

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter52cotton
Heading5206cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

GST rate for HSN 5206

Goods under HSN 5206 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
520611measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) :
520612measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
520613measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
520614measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
520615measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)
520621measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
520622measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
520623measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)
520624measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)
520625measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)
520631measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
520632measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
520633measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
520634measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
520635measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
520641measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)
520642measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)
520643measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn)
520644measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)
520645measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)

HSN Code 5206 — FAQs

What is HSN code 5206?

HSN code 5206 classifies "Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing Less Than 85% By Weight Of Cotton, Not…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 52 (Cotton) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 5206?

5206 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 5206?

Goods under HSN 5206 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Cotton Yarn (Other Than Sewing Thread), Containing Less Than 85% By Weight Of Cotton, Not….

Which chapter does HSN code 5206 belong to?

HSN 5206 belongs to Chapter 52 — Cotton, part of Section XI: Textiles & Textile Articles.

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