HSN Code 5208 — Cotton fabrics
HSN code 5208 covers woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 5208 (cotton fabrics) is taxed at 5% GST. This code falls under Chapter 52 — Cotton.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN 5208 at a glance
| HSN Code | 5208 |
| Description | WOVEN FABRICS OF COTTON, CONTAINING 85% OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF COTTON, WEIGHING NOT MORE THAN 200 G/ |
| GST Rate (GST 2.0) | 5% |
| Chapter | Chapter 52 — Cotton |
| Heading | 5208 |
GST rate per the CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07. HSN classification per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.
Sub-classifications under HSN 5208
134 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 5208 (cotton fabrics). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.
| HSN Code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 520811 | Plain Weave, Weighing Not More Than 100 G/M : | 5% |
| 520812 | Plain Weave, Weighing More Than 100 G/M2: | 5% |
| 520813 | 3-Thread Or 4-Thread Twill, Including Cross Twill : | 5% |
| 520819 | Other Fabrics: | 5% |
| 520821 | Plain Weave, Weighing Not More Than 100G/M2: | 5% |
| 520822 | Plain Weave, Weighing More Than 100 G/M2 : | 5% |
| 520823 | 3-Thread Or 4-Thread Twill, Including Cross Twill : | 5% |
| 520829 | Other Fabrics : | 5% |
| 520831 | Plain Weave, Weighing Not More Than 100 G/M2 : | 5% |
| 520832 | Plain Weave, Weighing More Than 100 G/M2: | 5% |
| 520833 | 3-Thread Or 4- Thread Twill, Including Cross Twill : | 5% |
| 520839 | Other Fabrics : | 5% |
| 520841 | Plain Weave, Weighing Not More Than 100 G/M2 : | 5% |
| 520842 | Plain Weave, Weighing More Than 100 G/M2: | 5% |
| 520843 | 3-Thread Or 4- Thread Twill, Including Cross Twill : | 5% |
| 520849 | Other Fabrics : | 5% |
| 520851 | Plain Weave, Weighing Not More Than 100 G/M2 : | 5% |
| 520852 | Plain Weave, Weighing Morew Than 100 G/M2 : | 5% |
| 520859 | Other Fabrics : | 5% |
| 52081110 | Dhoti | 5% |
| 52081120 | Saree | 5% |
| 52081130 | Shirting Fabrics | 5% |
| 52081140 | Casement | 5% |
| 52081190 | Other | 5% |
| 52081210 | Dhoti | 5% |
| 52081220 | Saree | 5% |
| 52081230 | Shirtingfabrics | 5% |
| 52081240 | Casement | 5% |
| 52081250 | Sheeting(Takia, Leopard Fabrics, Other Than Furnishing Fabrics) | 5% |
| 52081260 | Voils | 5% |
Showing 30 of 134 sub-codes — search the HSN Code Finder for the rest.
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