HSN Code 62132000: Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials

HSN Code 62132000 represents Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 62132000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 62132000

HSN Code 62132000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Of cotton (sale value not exceeding Rs. 1000 per piece)

Chapter

62 - Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

Sub Chapter

6213 - Handkerchiefs

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

Description of Goods

Of cotton

Chapter

62 - Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

Sub Chapter

6213 - Handkerchiefs

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 62132000 not include?

Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 62139090

Other : Of other textile materials (sale value not exceeding Rs. 1000 per piece)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 62132000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹58 Cr

+4.30% vs FY 2023-24

0.0016% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

+78.75% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹57 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2061 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 6213

FY 2024-25

90.50%

Share of Sub-Chapter 6213’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 22.45% of Sub-Chapter 6213’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 6213

FY 2024-25

#1 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 6213

Import-side rank: #2 of 4

At a glance

4.23%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#3420

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+18.19%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

90.50%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6213

Share of Sub-Chapter 6213 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 62132000

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

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3002

Balance

+43.96

Exports

45.18 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

— YoY

70.93% of Sub-Ch. 6213

Imports

1.22 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

23.92% of Sub-Ch. 6213

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2786

Balance

+52.49

Exports

53.40 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+18.19% YoY

85.32% of Sub-Ch. 6213

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−25.41% YoY

23.64% of Sub-Ch. 6213

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2665

Balance

+59.85

Exports

60.39 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+13.09% YoY

90.99% of Sub-Ch. 6213

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−40.66% YoY

29.67% of Sub-Ch. 6213

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3360

Balance

+49.71

Exports

50.01 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−17.19% YoY

91.44% of Sub-Ch. 6213

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−44.44% YoY

11.63% of Sub-Ch. 6213

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3522

Balance

+46.48

Exports

48.29 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−3.44% YoY

86.20% of Sub-Ch. 6213

Imports

1.81 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+503.33% YoY

43.20% of Sub-Ch. 6213

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3379

Balance

+54.75

Exports

55.55 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+15.03% YoY

88.99% of Sub-Ch. 6213

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−55.80% YoY

17.13% of Sub-Ch. 6213

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3420

Balance

+56.51

Exports

57.94 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+4.30% YoY

90.50% of Sub-Ch. 6213

Imports

1.43 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+78.75% YoY

22.45% of Sub-Ch. 6213

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

4.23% /yr

Imports

2.68% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 6213 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹64.02 Cr

Import

₹6.37 Cr

Trade Balance

+57.65

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 62132000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 4.23% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 62132000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.23% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹45.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹57.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 62132000 Ranked #3420 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 62132000 ranks #3420 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6213, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #2061 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 62132000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 62132000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 18.19% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹56.51 Crore in HSN Code 62132000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹57.94 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹56.51 Crore — ranking #2061 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 2.68% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials

India's imports under HSN Code 62132000 have grown at 2.68% CAGR, reaching ₹1.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 62132000 Contributes 90.50% of Sub-Chapter 6213 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6213, HSN Code 62132000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 90.50% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 22.45% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 62132000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 62132000 ?

It includes Silk Scarves (≤60cm): Elegant Accessories

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How much GST applies to Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials?

Under HSN 62132000, Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cotton Handkerchiefs: Everyday Essentials; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.