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# HSN Code 65010020: Woolen Headwear and Hats

- [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 wool and fur felt | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 65010020 ?

It includes Miscellaneous Straw Hats and Headwear

### How much GST applies to Woolen Headwear and Hats?

Under HSN 65010020, Woolen Headwear and Hats attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Woolen Headwear and Hats?

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 Woolen Headwear and Hats is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Woolen Headwear and Hats?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Woolen Headwear and Hats?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 65010020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+833.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5019 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6501: 3.61% of its exports; import side 0.06%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6501: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -7.26% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9239 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +833.33% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6501: 3.61% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 65010020

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 6.68% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.40% | +0.14 | #8277 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.82% | 5.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.47 | #8241 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.35% | −0.10 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.47% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #10223 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +833.33% | 3.61% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | +0.26 | #9239 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -7.26%/yr, imports -36.32%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 65010020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -7.26% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 65010020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -7.26% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.44 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65010020 ranked #9239 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 65010020 ranks #9239 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6501, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #5019 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 65010020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 65010020 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 833.33% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.26 Crore in HSN Code 65010020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.28 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.26 Crore — ranking #5019 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -36.32% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Woolen Headwear and Hats

India's imports under HSN Code 65010020 have grown at -36.32% CAGR, reaching ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65010020 contributes 3.61% of Sub-Chapter 6501 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6501, HSN Code 65010020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 3.61% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.06% share (rank #3).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65010010/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |