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# HSN Code 62160020: Handloom Gloves & Mittens: Traditional Wear

- [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 6216: Gloves, Mittens & Mitts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6216/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gloves, mittens and mitts : Of Handloom (sale value not exceeding Rs. 1000 per piece) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |
| Gloves, mittens and mitts : Of Handloom | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 62160020 ?

It includes Apparel Accessories for Synthetic Fibres

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Handloom Gloves & Mittens: Traditional Wear?

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 Handloom Gloves & Mittens: Traditional Wear?

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 Handloom Gloves & Mittens: Traditional Wear?

Under HSN 62160020, Handloom Gloves & Mittens: Traditional Wear attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Handloom Gloves & Mittens: Traditional Wear?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Handloom Gloves & Mittens: Traditional Wear is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Handloom Gloves & Mittens: Traditional Wear; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 62160020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−90.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+161.11% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7669 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6216: 0.01% of its exports; import side 1.89%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6216: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -65.30% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10305 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +35.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6216: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 62160020

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. 6216 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6216 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 11.45 | 0.0005% | — | 7.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +11.45 | #4835 |
| FY 2019-20 | 7.22 | 0.0003% | −36.94% | 4.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.18% | +6.99 | #5412 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.23% | 0.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +26.09% | 1.49% | −0.09 | #8869 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +35.00% | 0.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −24.14% | 1.30% | +0.05 | #9011 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −3.70% | 0.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −31.82% | 0.72% | +0.11 | #9123 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −23.08% | 0.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +20.00% | 0.84% | +0.02 | #9440 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +161.11% | 1.89% | −0.45 | #10305 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -65.30%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 62160020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -65.30% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 62160020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -65.30% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 62160020 ranked #10305 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 62160020 ranks #10305 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6216, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #7669 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 62160020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 62160020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 35.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.45 Crore in HSN Code 62160020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.45 Crore — ranking #7669 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 62160020 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 6216 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6216, HSN Code 62160020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.89% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6216

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 62160010: Cotton Gloves, Mittens & Mitts: Everyday Protection](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62160010/) | ₹194 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 62160090: Textile Gloves & Mittens: Other Varieties](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62160090/) | ₹76 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 62160020: Handloom Gloves & Mittens: Traditional Wear (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |