HSN Code for Cotton Yarn
- Product:
- Cotton Yarn
- HSN Code:
- 5205
- GST Rate:
- 5%
- Category:
- Yarn & thread
Quick Answer
The HSN code for Cotton Yarn is 5205. It belongs to the Yarn & thread category. The applicable GST is 5%, based on the current verified data.
About this product
Spun cotton yarn on cones or hanks for weaving and knitting.
HSN Code
Cotton yarn other than sewing thread is 5205 to 5207, by cotton content and whether it is packed for retail. Khadi yarn is excluded from this entry.
| HSN Code | When it applies |
|---|---|
| 5205 | 85% or more cotton, not put up for retail sale |
| 5206 | Under 85% cotton, not put up for retail sale |
| 5207 | Put up for retail sale |
GST Rate
5% GST at any price — 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST within your state, or 5% IGST to another state.
Notified in Schedule I S. No. 333 — cotton yarn other than khadi yarn (5205 to 5207) of Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), in force from 22/09/2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for Cotton Yarn?
The HSN code for Cotton Yarn is 5205. Depending on the exact product it can also fall under 5206, 5207. Cotton yarn other than sewing thread is 5205 to 5207, by cotton content and whether it is packed for retail. Khadi yarn is excluded from this entry.
What GST rate applies to Cotton Yarn?
5% GST at any price — 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST within your state, or 5% IGST to another state. Source: Schedule I S. No. 333 — cotton yarn other than khadi yarn (5205 to 5207) of Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), in force from 22 September 2025.
How do I use an HSN code on an invoice?
Print the HSN code against each item on your tax invoice. If your aggregate annual turnover is up to ₹5 crore, B2B invoices must show at least 4 digits; above ₹5 crore, every tax invoice must show at least 6 digits. The same codes go into the HSN-wise summary of your GSTR-1.
Last updated: 04/10/2026 · Source: Customs Tariff Act, 1975 — First Schedule (HSN); GST rates from Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), 17/09/2025 (CBIC). For guidance only — confirm the classification of your exact product before using it for tax compliance.