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# HSN Code 62121000: Brassieres: Supportive Underwear

- [Section 11: Guide to HSN Section 11](https://busy.in/hsn/section-11/)
- [Chapter 62: Apparel & Clothing Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-62/)
- [Sub-chapter 6212: Brassieres & Corsets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6212/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brassieres (sale value not exceeding Rs. 1000 per piece) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |
| Brassieres | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 62121000 ?

It includes Suspender Belts, Braces & Garters: Accessories

### Any common misclassification issue with Brassieres: Supportive Underwear?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Brassieres: Supportive Underwear?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Brassieres: Supportive Underwear is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Brassieres: Supportive Underwear; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Brassieres: Supportive Underwear?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How much GST applies to Brassieres: Supportive Underwear?

Under HSN 62121000, Brassieres: Supportive Underwear attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 62121000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹555 Cr (+18.79% YoY) — 0.0151% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹419 Cr (+9.90% YoY) — 0.0069% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹137 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1385 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6212: 93.82% of its exports; import side 90.33%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6212: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -5.45% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #913 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +49.09% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6212: 93.82% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 62121000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 6212 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6212 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 777.47 | 0.0340% | — | 96.95% | 297.53 | 0.0083% | — | 70.49% | +479.94 | #427 |
| FY 2019-20 | 738.53 | 0.0336% | −5.01% | 96.10% | 261.57 | 0.0078% | −12.09% | 69.16% | +476.96 | #459 |
| FY 2020-21 | 442.96 | 0.0206% | −40.02% | 90.32% | 136.59 | 0.0047% | −47.78% | 74.12% | +306.37 | #757 |
| FY 2021-22 | 660.39 | 0.0210% | +49.09% | 93.07% | 361.92 | 0.0079% | +164.97% | 79.93% | +298.47 | #667 |
| FY 2022-23 | 569.27 | 0.0157% | −13.80% | 91.85% | 660.25 | 0.0115% | +82.43% | 89.17% | −90.98 | #837 |
| FY 2023-24 | 467.51 | 0.0129% | −17.88% | 91.88% | 380.93 | 0.0068% | −42.31% | 88.97% | +86.58 | #1015 |
| FY 2024-25 | 555.34 | 0.0151% | +18.79% | 93.82% | 418.65 | 0.0069% | +9.90% | 90.33% | +136.69 | #913 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -5.45%/yr, imports 5.86%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 62121000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -5.45% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 62121000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.45% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹777.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹555.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 62121000 ranked #913 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 62121000 ranks #913 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6212, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1385 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 62121000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 62121000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 49.09% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹136.69 Crore in HSN Code 62121000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹555.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹418.65 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹136.69 Crore — ranking #1385 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.86% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Brassieres: Supportive Underwear

India's imports under HSN Code 62121000 have grown at 5.86% CAGR, reaching ₹418.65 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 62121000 contributes 93.82% of Sub-Chapter 6212 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6212, HSN Code 62121000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 93.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 90.33% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6212

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 62121000: Brassieres: Supportive Underwear (this hsn code) | ₹555 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 62129090: Lingerie Accessories: Other Textile Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62129090/) | ₹21 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 62123000: Corselettes: Body-Shaping Garments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62123000/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 62129010: Suspender Belts, Braces & Garters: Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62129010/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 62122000: Girdles & Panty-Girdles: Shaping Apparel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62122000/) | < ₹1 Crore |