HSN codes for garments
These are the 8 digit HSN codes GoodBiz Apparels uses on export invoices for 21 garment lines, checked against India's ITC-HS tariff on 8 November 2026. Knitted garments fall in chapter 61 and woven garments in chapter 62. Your country's import tariff code is confirmed by your customs broker.
- Lines
- 21
- Chapter 61
- Knitted garments
- Chapter 62
- Woven garments and outerwear
- Codes checked
- 8 November 2026
HSN code table
| Product | HSN code | Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Knits | ||
| Men's cotton T shirts | 61091000 | Knitted (heading 6109) |
| Men's polyester T shirts | 61099010 | Knitted (heading 6109) |
| Men's cotton polo shirts | 61051020 | Knitted (heading 6105) |
| Kids cotton T shirts | 61091000 | Knitted (heading 6109) |
| Woven | ||
| Men's cotton formal shirts | 62052090 | Woven (heading 6205) |
| Men's cotton handloom shirts | 62052010 | Woven (heading 6205) |
| Men's polyester shirts | 62053090 | Woven (heading 6205) |
| Men's silk shirts | 62059019 | Woven (heading 6205) |
| Men's cotton trousers | 62034290 | Woven (heading 6203) |
| Men's cotton jeans | 62034290 | Woven (heading 6203) |
| Men's polyester trousers | 62034300 | Woven (heading 6203) |
| Men's cotton shorts | 62034290 | Woven (heading 6203) |
| Baby cotton garments | 62092090 | Woven (heading 6209) |
| Baby synthetic garments | 62093000 | Woven (heading 6209) |
| Baby other textile garments | 62099090 | Woven (heading 6209) |
| Boys cotton shirts | 62052090 | Woven (heading 6205) |
| Boys cotton trousers | 62034290 | Woven (heading 6203) |
| Girls cotton dresses | 62044290 | Woven (heading 6204) |
| Kids cotton shorts | 62034290 / 62046290 | Woven (heading 6203) |
| Outerwear | ||
| Men's cotton jackets | 62013090 | Woven (heading 6201) |
| Men's polyester jackets | 62014090 | Woven (heading 6201) |
No line matches that search. Describe the garment in an enquiry and we confirm its code.
GST on garments in India
GST is charged on garments sold inside India, and it follows the sale value per piece. Since 22 September 2025, garments in chapters 61 and 62 attract:
| Sale value per piece | GST rate |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹2,500 | 5% |
| Above ₹2,500 | 18% |
| Exports | Zero rated (under a Letter of Undertaking, or IGST paid and refunded) |
Our export invoices are zero rated, so overseas buyers do not pay Indian GST. Check current rates on the CBIC GST rate finder.
How to read a garment HSN code
Take 62052090. 62 is the chapter (woven apparel). 6205 is the heading (men's or boys' shirts). 620520 is the internationally shared subheading (of cotton). The last two digits, 90, are India's national split; here it means "other", as opposed to 10 for handloom.
Because the first six digits are shared by most customs systems, they give your broker a reliable starting point. The final import code and duty rate come from your own country's tariff. See also how to import garments from India and all products with photos.
Codes that are often confused
- Polo shirts are not T shirts. A collar and buttoned placket move a knitted top from heading 6109 to heading 6105.
- Windcheaters are not blazers. Anoraks, windcheaters and bombers sit under heading 6201; tailored jackets and blazers under heading 6203.
- Knitted and woven babywear differ. Woven babies' garments are heading 6209; knitted ones are heading 6111.
- Girls' shirts are a separate heading. Men's and boys' shirts are heading 6205; women's and girls' shirts and blouses are heading 6206.
Codes checked against India's ITC-HS tariff on 8 November 2026. Classification depends on the exact garment, so confirm each code with your customs broker before shipping.
What is an HSN code for garments?
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes classify goods for customs and tax. Garments fall in chapter 61 if knitted and chapter 62 if woven. India uses 8 digit codes; the first 6 digits are shared internationally.
What is the HSN code for cotton T shirts?
Cotton T shirts, for men and kids, are invoiced under 61091000. Polyester T shirts take 61099010, the line for synthetic fibres.
What is the HSN code for a cotton polo shirt?
Cotton polo shirts are knit shirts under heading 6105, not T shirts, because they have a collar and buttoned placket. We invoice them under 61051020.
Which HSN code applies to jackets and windcheaters?
Anoraks, windcheaters, bombers and similar jackets are classified under heading 6201: 62013090 for cotton and 62014090 for man-made fibres. Tailored blazers and suit-type jackets fall under heading 6203.
What HSN code applies to babies' garments?
Woven babies' garments use heading 6209: 62092090 for cotton, 62093000 for synthetic fibres and 62099090 for other textiles. They are for children of a body height not exceeding 86 cm. Knitted babywear falls under heading 6111.
What GST applies to garments in India?
Since 22 September 2025, garments in chapters 61 and 62 with a sale value up to ₹2,500 per piece attract 5% GST and those above ₹2,500 per piece attract 18%. Exports are zero rated: goods ship under a Letter of Undertaking without IGST, or IGST is paid and refunded.
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