HSN code 5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale

HSN heading 5204 sits in chapter 52 (Cotton). It has 11 8-digit tariff items. On a tax invoice, businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore show at least the 4-digit code 5204; above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit sub-heading.

⚠️About GST rates: GST rates on many goods changed from 22 September 2025, when most items moved to the 5% and 18% slabs and a few to 40%. This finder lists codes and descriptions only — confirm the rate for your item in the current CBIC rate notification before you invoice.

8-digit tariff items under 5204

HSN code	Description
52041110	Cotton Sewing Thread, Whether Or Not Putup For Retail Sale - Not Put Up For Retail Sale : Containing 85% Or More By Weight Ofcotton : Cotton Thread, Sewing,Containing Any Synthetic Staple Fibre
52041120	Cotton Sewing Thread, Whether Or Not Putup For Retail Sale - Not Put Up For Retail Sale : Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton : Cotton Thread, Darning
52041130	Not Put Up For Retail Sale : Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton : Embroidery Cotton Thread
52041140	Not Put Up For Retail Sale : Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton : Cotton Sewing Thread, Not Containing Any Synthetic Staple Fibre
52041190	Not Put Up For Retail Sale : Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Cotton : Other
52041900	Not Put Up For Retail Sale : Other
52042010	Put Up For Retail Sale : Cotton Thread, Sewing, Containing Any Synthetic Staple Fibre
52042020	Put Up For Retail Sale : Cotton Thread, Darning
52042030	Put Up For Retail Sale : Embroidery Cotton Thread
52042040	Put Up For Retail Sale : Cotton Sewing Thread, Not Containing Any Synthetic Staple Fibre
52042090	Put Up For Retail Sale : Other

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