Dress HSN Code: Classification for Party and Women Dresses

Updated: Jun 3, 2026 12 min read Fazeel Zaidi

Dresses are a popular category in the fashion and apparel industry, covering western party wear, casual day dresses, formal office dresses and many more styles. Under GST, dresses are classified based on the fabric, method of making and whether they are knitted, crocheted or woven. Using the correct dress HSN code is important for brands, boutiques, online sellers and wholesalers while issuing invoices and filing GST returns.

The dress HSN classification is mainly driven by the garment type and the way the fabric is constructed. For example, women dresses made from woven fabric are generally classified under chapter 62, while knitted dresses fall under chapter 61. Each category also has further breakup based on fibre such as cotton, man made fibre, wool or blends.

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What is the HSN Code for Party Dresses?

For many party dresses made from woven fabric for women and girls, the HSN classification generally starts from heading 6204. This chapter covers suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts and similar articles. Within this, the exact six or eight digit code depends on fibre content such as cotton, synthetic fibre or other textiles.

If the party dress is knitted or crocheted, it may fall under heading 6104 instead. Sellers should check whether the garment is made from knitted fabric like jersey or from woven fabric like georgette, chiffon or satin. This basic distinction influences the dress HSN code.

What is the HSN Code for Dresses?

In general, dresses for women fall in the HSN range for garments of chapters 61 and 62. The code can vary based on several factors, including gender, age group, fibre content and whether the dress is a single piece or part of an ensemble. For example, a cotton printed summer dress for women can have a different HSN from a polyester blended party dress.

Sellers on e commerce platforms and fashion brands should map their catalogue carefully. Once a correct dress HSN code is mapped for each SKU, it becomes easier to generate tax invoices without mistakes and keep GST returns consistent.

How Party Dresses Are Classified under HSN Code?

Party dresses often come with embellishments, lace, sequins or special fabrics. However, classification is still based mainly on the base textile and whether the dress is knitted or woven. Extra decorations like beads or embroidery usually do not change the HSN chapter, although they may affect customs duty in some special cases.

It is a good practice to keep product specification sheets mentioning fabric composition, GSM, lining material and construction type. These details help in choosing the correct dress HSN code and in answering any queries raised during a GST audit or verification.

Women Dress HSN Code and Its GST Implications

For women dresses, GST is normally charged at the rate applicable to apparel of that value slab. Historically, GST on garments has depended on the sale price per piece and the HSN chapter. Even though rate structures can change with notifications, the underlying HSN classification for dresses stays anchored to the textile chapters.

A correct women dress HSN code ensures that outward supplies in GSTR 1 and inward supplies in GSTR 2B match properly. This reduces the risk of credit blockage for retailers and wholesalers. Where large volumes are involved, even a small error in HSN mapping can lead to significant tax disputes, so it is worth investing time in getting it right.

Understanding HSN Code for Different Types of Dresses

Different types of dresses such as office wear, casual wear, maxi dresses, bodycon dresses or ethnic fusion dresses may all share the same broad HSN if they are made from the same type of fabric and constructed in a similar way. The style name does not usually change the HSN classification.

However, when dresses are part of a coordinated set or ensemble with jackets or leggings, the classification rules for sets and ensembles may apply. In such cases, the item that gives the set its essential character is used to decide the HSN code. Apparel exporters and large brands should refer to detailed tariff notes or seek expert advice for complex styles.

Dress HSN Code Classification and GST Rates

Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category

Section Classification

Section Field

Section No

Section Value

Section Field

Section Title

Section Value

Guide to HSN Section 11

Section Field

Section Description

Section Value

TEXTILE & TEXTILE ARTICLES

Chapter Classification

Chapter Field

Chapter No

Chapter Value

Chapter Field

Chapter Title

Chapter Value

Knitted Apparel & Clothing Accessories, Apparel & Clothing Accessories

Chapter Field

Chapter Description

Chapter Value

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

4 Digit HSN Code Classification

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's knitted or crocheted clothing

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's suits and dresses

GST Rate

5%

8 Digit HSN Code Classification

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Cotton Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Wool Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Suits | Of Synthetic Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Suits : Of other textile materials : Of silk

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Artificial fibre suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Suits| Textile Materials

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Men'/Boys' Synthetic Underpants/Nightshirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Synthetic fiber ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Ensembles: Of artificial fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Ensembles of other textile materials (Other)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Jackets and blazers: Of wool or fine animal hair

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Jackets And Blazers | Of Cotton

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Jackets and blazers : Of synthetic fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk jackets and blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Jackets and blazers: Of other textile materials: Of artificial fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Jackets and blazers, other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dresses (wool/fine animal hair)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dresses (cotton)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dresses (synthetic fibers)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dresses (artificial fibers)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dresses (silk)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dresses: Other textile materials

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Skirts of wool or fine animal hair

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Skirts And Divided Skirts | Of Cotton

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Skirts and divided skirts : Of synthetic fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Skirts & Divided Skirts: Artificial Fibre Textile Materials

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Saree Falls, Borders & Fringes: Man-Made Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Rubberised Cotton Fabrics: Other Than Knitted or Crocheted

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton bib and brace overalls

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's Synthetic Fibre Clothing: Sale Value ≤ Rs. 1000

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk Trousers/Overalls/Shorts (Men's/Boys')

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's and Girls' Trousers or Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Textile Trousers/Overalls/Breeches/Shorts (Women's/Girls')

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits, Ensembles & Jackets of Wool

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Synthetic Fibre Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Cotton Suits, Ensembles & Jackets

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Other Textile Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Fibre Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Silk Suits, Ensembles & Jackets

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Other Textile Material Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Embellished Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Embellished Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Miscellaneous Textile Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered with lucknow chikan craft

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits & Ensembles of Various Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits & Ensembles of Various Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits & Ensembles of Wool or Fine Animal Hair

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Cotton Blouse & Skirt Combinations

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Synthetic Fibre Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Other Blouse & Skirt Combinations

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Silk Sequined/Beaded Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Ensembles or Suits of Wool or Fine Animal Hair

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Ensembles or Suits of Other Textile Materials

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Textile Material Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Coats and Jackets of Various Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Coats & Jackets, Mixed or Other Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Coats and Jackets of Various Textile Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Wool/Fine Animal Hair Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits or Ensembles with Chikan Embroidery

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Women's or Girls' Suits and Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Cotton Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Wool or Fine Animal Hair Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Synthetic Fibre Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Jackets and Blazers with Chikan Craft

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Cotton Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Silk Sequined/Beaded Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Jackets and Blazers of Textile Materials

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Textile Material Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered Women's or Girls' Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Embroidered Textile Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Miscellaneous Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Artificial Fibre Dresses

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Women's or Girls' Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Jackets and Blazers (Other)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Dresses and Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Dresses and Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Dresses and Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Textile Material Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Trousers and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Trousers and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Textile Trousers and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Textile Material Dresses

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Shorts and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Shorts and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered Women's or Girls' Hosiery and Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Embroidered Women's or Girls' Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Miscellaneous Embroidered Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Cotton Skirts/Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Women's or Girls' Embroidered Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Women's or Girls' Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Blouses and Shirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Synthetic Fibre Skirts/Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Blouses and Shirt Combinations

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Cotton Blouses and Shirt Combinations

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Silk Skirts/Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Ensembles and Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Ensembles and Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Textile Material Skirts/Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered Women's or Girls' Ensembles and Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Embroidered Suits and Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Cotton Trousers/Bib Overalls/Breeches/Shorts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Miscellaneous Suits and Ensembles (Embroidered)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Suits and Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Mens or boys shirts – of wool or fine animal hair

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Dresses

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Dresses

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Dresses and Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk Textile Trousers and Shorts with Sequins or Beading

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk Textile Trousers and Shorts, Other Varieties

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Textile Material Trousers and Shorts

GST Rate

5%

* GST rates may vary based on the latest GST notifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about this topic.

Do party dresses and casual dresses have different HSN codes?

Party dresses and casual dresses may share the same HSN code if they are made from the same type of fabric and constructed in a similar way. The HSN classification focuses on textile and construction, not on the marketing name of the style.

How does fabric type affect dress HSN classification?

Fabric type is very important. Cotton dresses, man made fibre dresses and wool blend dresses may fall under different sub headings within the same chapter. Accurate fibre composition helps in picking the right code.

Are women and men garments always under different HSN codes?

In many cases, garments for women and men have separate HSN breakups. Dress HSN codes are specific to women and girls, while shirts, trousers and suits for men fall under different headings.

How should I show dress HSN code in GST returns?

The correct dress HSN code must appear on the tax invoice. The same code should be configured in your billing system so that it flows into GSTR 1. This keeps outward supplies and inward credit aligned.

What if I am unsure about the correct HSN code for a new dress style?

When in doubt, you can compare similar products in the tariff, read explanatory notes or consult a tax professional. For large value or high volume items, consider seeking a formal advance ruling to remove uncertainty.

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I’m Fazeel Zaidi, a Chartered Accountant based in Prayagraj with 8 years of experience. I specialize in GST and Audits, helping businesses stay compliant and audit-ready. With a B.Com background, I focus on practical, clear guidance that simplifies regulations and supports better decision-making.

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