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Cotton yarn is classified under HSN heading 5205. GST as on 26 October 2026: Nil or 5%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Cotton yarn?
GST on Cotton yarn as on 26 October 2026: Nil or 5%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | Nil | 52 | No GST on Gandhi topi and khadi yarn. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 144 |
| 5% | 5% | 5205 | If you sell cotton yarn other than khadi yarn, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 333 |
The GST rate on Cotton yarn is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
5205 Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
520511 | Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) |
52051110 | GREY |
52051120 | Bleached |
52051130 | DYED |
52051190 | Other |
520512 | Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) |
52051210 | GREY |
52051220 | Bleached |
52051230 | DYED |
52051290 | Other |
520513 | Measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192 .31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number) |
52051310 | GREY |
52051320 | Bleached |
52051330 | DYED |
52051390 | Other |
520514 | Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number) |
52051410 | GREY |
52051420 | Bleached |
52051430 | DYED |
52051490 | Other |
520515 | Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) |
52051510 | GREY |
52051520 | Bleached |
52051530 | DYED |
52051590 | Other |
520521 | Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) |
52052110 | GREY |
52052120 | Bleached |
52052130 | DYED |
52052190 | Other |
520522 | Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) |
52052210 | GREY |
52052220 | Bleached |
52052290 | Other |
520523 | Measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number) |
52052310 | GREY |
52052320 | Bleached |
52052390 | Other |
520524 | Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number) |
52052410 | GREY |
See all 107 codes on the Chapter 52 page.
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
Other common items
- Cotton fabric (cloth)
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6109 - Jeans and trousers
6203 - Socks
6115 - Helmets
6506 - Paints
3208 - Ceramic tiles
6907 - Marble and granite
6802 - Plywood
4412 - Plastic (PVC) pipes
3917 - Aluminium sheets and sections
7604 - Steel angles and sections
7216
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
