--- title: "HSN Code for Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes | HSN 62171070 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 62171070 related to Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62171070/" --- # HSN Code 62171070: Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes - [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 : Stockings, socks sockettes and the like of cotton (sale value not exceeding Rs. 1000 per piece) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | | Accessories : Stockings, socks sockettes and the like of cotton | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 62171070 ? It includes Collar, Cuffs & Similar Parts of Silk ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes? 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 Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes? 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 62171070 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹7 Cr (+86.61% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr (−2.81% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹5 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3738 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6217: 3.55% of its exports; import side 2.04% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 6217: #5 of 13 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.98% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6312 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +151.43% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6217: 3.55% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 62171070 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 | 3.15 | 0.0001% | — | 2.09% | 1.62 | 0.0000% | — | 2.89% | +1.53 | #6402 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.20 | 0.0001% | −61.90% | 0.72% | 1.23 | 0.0000% | −24.07% | 2.97% | −0.03 | #7425 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.38 | 0.0001% | +15.00% | 0.66% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −32.52% | 4.23% | +0.55 | #7363 | | FY 2021-22 | 2.10 | 0.0001% | +52.17% | 1.14% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −28.92% | 2.04% | +1.51 | #7265 | | FY 2022-23 | 5.28 | 0.0001% | +151.43% | 2.96% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.78% | 1.45% | +4.65 | #6399 | | FY 2023-24 | 3.51 | 0.0001% | −33.52% | 2.04% | 1.78 | 0.0000% | +182.54% | 3.19% | +1.73 | #6971 | | FY 2024-25 | 6.55 | 0.0002% | +86.61% | 3.55% | 1.73 | 0.0000% | −2.81% | 2.04% | +4.82 | #6312 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.98%/yr, imports 1.10%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 62171070 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.98% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 62171070 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.98% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.55 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 62171070 ranked #6312 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 62171070 ranks #6312 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6217, it ranks #5 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #3738 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 62171070 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 62171070 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 151.43% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹4.82 Crore in HSN Code 62171070 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹6.55 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.73 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.82 Crore — ranking #3738 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 1.10% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cotton socks, stockings, sockettes India's imports under HSN Code 62171070 have grown at 1.10% CAGR, reaching ₹1.73 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 62171070 contributes 3.55% of Sub-Chapter 6217 exports — ranked #5 Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6217, HSN Code 62171070 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 3.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.04% share (rank #5). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-62171040/) | ₹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 |