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# HSN Code 65010090: Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Article of apparel and clothing accessories or cap/topi, knitted orcrocheted, of sale value not exceeding Rs. 1000 per piece] | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |
| Textile caps | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |
| Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 65010090 ?

It includes Hats Made of Straw and Similar Materials

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool?

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 Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool?

Under HSN 65010090, Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool?

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 Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 65010090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+5.88% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹30 Cr (−3.08% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹27 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9769 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6501: 32.52% of its exports; import side 89.68%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6501: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -5.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7385 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +87.60% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6501: 32.52% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 65010090

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 | 3.61 | 0.0002% | — | 54.78% | 20.80 | 0.0006% | — | 96.79% | −17.19 | #6263 |
| FY 2019-20 | 6.73 | 0.0003% | +86.43% | 72.68% | 28.40 | 0.0008% | +36.54% | 98.68% | −21.67 | #5491 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.22 | 0.0005% | +51.86% | 84.39% | 26.81 | 0.0009% | −5.60% | 98.06% | −16.59 | #5043 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.58 | 0.0001% | −74.76% | 50.49% | 22.27 | 0.0005% | −16.93% | 95.83% | −19.69 | #7064 |
| FY 2022-23 | 4.84 | 0.0001% | +87.60% | 55.50% | 26.23 | 0.0005% | +17.78% | 91.84% | −21.39 | #6491 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.38 | 0.0001% | −50.83% | 37.25% | 30.49 | 0.0005% | +16.24% | 91.62% | −28.11 | #7399 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.52 | 0.0001% | +5.88% | 32.52% | 29.55 | 0.0005% | −3.08% | 89.68% | −27.03 | #7385 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -5.81%/yr, imports 6.03%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 65010090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -5.81% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 65010090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.81% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.61 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65010090 ranked #7385 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 65010090 ranks #7385 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6501, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #9769 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 65010090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 65010090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 87.60% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹27.03 Crore in HSN Code 65010090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹29.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.52 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹27.03 Crore — ranking #9769 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.03% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool

India's imports under HSN Code 65010090 have grown at 6.03% CAGR, reaching ₹29.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65010090 contributes 32.52% of Sub-Chapter 6501 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6501, HSN Code 65010090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 32.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 89.68% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 65010020: Woolen Headwear and Hats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65010020/) | < ₹1 Crore |