HSN Code for Garments – Complete Guide for Traders, Manufacturers & Retailers

The Indian textile and apparel industry is one of the nation’s largest sectors—and with thousands of businesses dealing in shirts, trousers, dresses, ethnic wear, children's clothing, and readymade garments, understanding the correct HSN Code for garments is extremely important.

Whether you manufacture garments, sell them in retail stores, run a boutique, or operate an online clothing brand—using the correct HSN Code is mandatory for GST compliance, error-free billing, and smooth input tax credit claims.

In this detailed guide, we explain the correct HSN Codes for garments, GST applicability, pricing factors, compliance rules, and documentation requirements—plus why thousands of businesses choose YKG Global for GST and compliance support.

What is the HSN Code for Garments?

In GST, garments fall under Chapter 61 and Chapter 62 of the HSN system:

• Chapter 61: Knitted or crocheted garments

• Chapter 62: Non-knitted garments (woven fabrics)

Both chapters cover men’s wear, women’s wear, kids wear, ethnic garments, and specialized apparel.

The HSN Code depends on:
 Type of garment
 Fabric (woven / knitted / cotton / synthetic)
 Purpose (daily wear, formal wear, outerwear, undergarments)
 Gender classification

Since garments include a wide variety of clothing items, selecting the nearest matching HSN description is essential.

Key HSN Codes for Garments (Complete Explanation Without Table)

Below are the most widely used garment HSN classifications:

• HSN 6101 – Men’s and boys’ knitted or crocheted overcoats, jackets, anoraks, outerwear

Used for winter garments made using knitted fabrics.

• HSN 6102 – Women’s knitted coats, jackets, and similar outerwear

• HSN 6104 – Women’s knitted dresses, skirts, and divided skirts

• HSN 6105 – Men’s knitted shirts

Covers T-shirts, polos, round-neck tops, gym wear, etc.

• HSN 6106 – Women’s knitted blouses, shirts, and tops

• HSN 6110 – Sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, hoodies made of wool or other textiles

• HSN 6203 – Men’s woven suits, trousers, shorts, jackets, shirts

For cotton shirts, office shirts, formal pants, jeans, etc.

• HSN 6204 – Women’s woven dresses, skirts, blouses, shirts, trousers

• HSN 6205 – Men’s woven shirts

• HSN 6206 – Women’s woven blouses and shirts

• HSN 6207 & 6208 – Underwear and intimate garments

Includes vests, bras, panties, thermals, slips, etc.

• HSN 6211 – Garments not specified elsewhere

Used when the garment doesn’t match standard descriptions.

GST Rates on Garments

GST on garments depends on:

•  Fabric type
•  Value of the garment
•  Whether it is knitted or woven

General GST rate slabs for garments:

• 5% GST for garments priced below ₹1,000 per piece

• 12% GST for garments priced above ₹1,000 per piece

This applies to all garment categories including ethnic wear, western wear, casual clothing, children's wear, formals, and winter wear.

Examples of Garments and Their HSN Codes

Here are common garment categories and the correct classification:

• T-shirts, gym wear, casual round-neck tops → 6105

• Formal shirts (woven cotton) → 6205

• Women’s tops and blouses → 6206 or 6106 (depending on fabric)

• Jeans, trousers, leggings → 6203 / 6204

• Kurtis and ethnic tops → 6204 or 6104

• Kids’ frocks and dresses → 6104 / 6204

• Sweatshirts, hoodies, cardigans → 6110

• Winter jackets → 6101 / 6201

• Underwear, bras, vests → 6207 / 6208

Important Compliance Points for Garment Sellers

Using correct HSN codes ensures:

•  No GST notice or penalty
•  Smooth input tax credit (ITC)
•  Error-free GST returns
•  Proper classification for export shipments
•  Accurate import documentation

Key compliance requirements:

1. Mention correct HSN on all invoices
Mandatory for businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore; optional but recommended for all others.

2. Maintain fabric-wise and garment-type inventory records
This helps with classification and ITC claims.

3. Use uniform HSN codes across all branches / online listings
Avoid variation on different platforms.

4. Ensure correct valuation for GST slab (Below/Above ₹1000)
Slab changes GST rate.

5. Mandatory HSN for e-commerce sellers
Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, and Nykaa all require accurate HSN codes.

Why Choose YKG Global for HSN & GST Compliance?

YKG Global is trusted by 5,000+ global and Indian businesses for compliance, taxation, and GST filing support. We simplify all legal and regulatory processes with expert guidance.

What Makes Us the Best?

•  Team of qualified GST, tax & corporate compliance experts
•  End-to-end support for HSN classification and documentation
•  Assistance in GST return filing, ITC reconciliation & annual audit
•  Error-free compliance to prevent penalties or notices
•  Consulting for textile, apparel, retail & export businesses
•  Fast and reliable service with complete accuracy
•  Support for e-commerce and multi-location garment brands

Whether you sell garments offline, online, through export, or wholesale—YKG ensures complete GST compliance.

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