--- title: "HSN Code for Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women | HSN 65010010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 65010010 related to Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65010010/" --- # HSN Code 65010010: Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women - [Section 12: Guide to HSN Section 12](https://busy.in/hsn/section-12/) - [Chapter 65: Headgear & Parts Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-65/) - [Sub-chapter 6501: Hat Forms & Bodies](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6501/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt: Of cotton | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 65010010 ? It includes Other Headwear of Straw and Related Materials ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women? 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 Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women? Under HSN 65010010, Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 65010010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹5 Cr (+24.43% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹3 Cr (+21.51% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4334 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 6501: 63.74% of its exports; import side 10.29% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 6501: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.80% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6623 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +53.36% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6501: 63.74% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 65010010 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. 6501 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6501 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 2.53 | 0.0001% | — | 38.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.81% | +2.14 | #6684 | | FY 2019-20 | 2.06 | 0.0001% | −18.58% | 22.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −2.56% | 1.32% | +1.68 | #6896 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.89 | 0.0001% | −8.25% | 15.61% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +36.84% | 1.90% | +1.37 | #7046 | | FY 2021-22 | 2.53 | 0.0001% | +33.86% | 49.51% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +86.54% | 4.17% | +1.56 | #7082 | | FY 2022-23 | 3.88 | 0.0001% | +53.36% | 44.50% | 2.23 | 0.0000% | +129.90% | 7.81% | +1.65 | #6726 | | FY 2023-24 | 3.97 | 0.0001% | +2.32% | 62.13% | 2.79 | 0.0000% | +25.11% | 8.38% | +1.18 | #6849 | | FY 2024-25 | 4.94 | 0.0001% | +24.43% | 63.74% | 3.39 | 0.0001% | +21.51% | 10.29% | +1.55 | #6623 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.80%/yr, imports 43.39%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 65010010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.80% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 65010010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.80% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.94 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 65010010 ranked #6623 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 65010010 ranks #6623 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6501, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #4334 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 65010010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 65010010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 53.36% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.55 Crore in HSN Code 65010010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4.94 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.39 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.55 Crore — ranking #4334 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 43.39% CAGR signals rising demand for Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women India's imports under HSN Code 65010010 have grown at 43.39% CAGR, reaching ₹3.39 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 65010010 contributes 63.74% of Sub-Chapter 6501 exports — ranked #1 Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6501, HSN Code 65010010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 63.74% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.29% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6501 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 65010010: Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 65010090: Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65010090/) | ₹3 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 65010020: Woolen Headwear and Hats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65010020/) | < ₹1 Crore |