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# HSN Code 62171040: Apparel Accessories for Silk

- [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 6217: Other Clothing Accessories, Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6217/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessories : For articles of apparel of silk (sale value not exceeding Rs. 1000 per piece) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |
| Accessories : For articles of apparel of silk | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 62171040 ?

It includes Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes

### How much GST applies to Apparel Accessories for Silk?

Under HSN 62171040, Apparel Accessories for Silk attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Apparel Accessories for Silk?

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 Apparel Accessories for Silk is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Apparel Accessories for Silk; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Apparel Accessories for Silk?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Apparel Accessories for Silk?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 62171040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+26.98% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−54.55% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4344 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6217: 0.87% of its exports; import side 0.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6217: #8 of 13 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -11.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7802 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +42.98% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6217: 0.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 62171040

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. 6217 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6217 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.39 | 0.0001% | — | 2.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.21% | +3.27 | #6330 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.37 | 0.0001% | −30.09% | 1.43% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −41.67% | 0.17% | +2.30 | #6754 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.21 | 0.0001% | −48.95% | 0.58% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +42.86% | 0.51% | +1.11 | #7490 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.73 | 0.0001% | +42.98% | 0.94% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +90.00% | 0.66% | +1.54 | #7468 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.38 | 0.0000% | −20.23% | 0.77% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −26.32% | 0.32% | +1.24 | #7815 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.26 | 0.0000% | −8.70% | 0.73% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +57.14% | 0.39% | +1.04 | #8026 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.60 | 0.0000% | +26.98% | 0.87% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.55% | 0.12% | +1.50 | #7802 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -11.76%/yr, imports -2.99%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 62171040 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -11.76% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 62171040 have declined at a compound annual rate of -11.76% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.39 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 62171040 ranked #7802 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 62171040 ranks #7802 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6217, it ranks #8 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #4344 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 62171040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 62171040 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 42.98% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.50 Crore in HSN Code 62171040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.60 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.10 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.50 Crore — ranking #4344 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Apparel Accessories for Silk

India's imports under HSN Code 62171040 have grown at -2.99% CAGR, reaching ₹0.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 62171040 contributes 0.87% of Sub-Chapter 6217 exports — ranked #8

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6217, HSN Code 62171040 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.12% share (rank #11).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6217

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 62171090: Other Apparel Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62171090/) | ₹57 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 62171010: Apparel Accessories for Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62171010/) | ₹42 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 62171020: Apparel Accessories for Synthetic Fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62171020/) | ₹37 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 62179090: Other Parts of Garments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62179090/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 62171070: Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62171070/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 62179010: Collar, Cuffs & Similar Parts of Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62179010/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 62171060: Apparel Accessories for Other Fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62171060/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 62171040: Apparel Accessories for Silk (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 62171030: Apparel Accessories for Wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62171030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 62179030: Collar, Cuffs & Similar Parts of Wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62179030/) | < ₹1 Crore |