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# HSN Code 65020010: Hats Made of Straw and Similar Materials

- [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 6502: Plaited Hat Shapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6502/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hat-shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed : Of cotton | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 65020010 ?

It includes Hat Frames and Components

### How much GST applies to Hats Made of Straw and Similar Materials?

Under HSN 65020010, Hats Made of Straw and Similar Materials attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hats Made of Straw and Similar Materials?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hats Made of Straw and Similar Materials?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hats Made of Straw and Similar Materials is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Hats Made of Straw and Similar Materials?

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 65020010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−25.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5116 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6502: 33.96% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6502: #2 of 3 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -39.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9472 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +141.18% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6502: 33.96% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 65020010

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. 6502 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6502 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.84 | 0.0002% | — | 56.22% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.84 | #6188 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.34% | 9.72% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 28.51% | +0.22 | #7732 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.02% | 9.76% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −63.08% | 19.20% | +0.16 | #8395 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +27.50% | 33.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.00% | 31.25% | +0.21 | #8559 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.23 | 0.0000% | +141.18% | 67.21% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.23 | #7912 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.49% | 21.43% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.24 | #9327 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.00% | 33.96% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.18 | #9472 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -39.95%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 65020010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -39.95% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 65020010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -39.95% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.84 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65020010 ranked #9472 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 65020010 ranks #9472 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6502, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #5116 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 65020010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 65020010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 141.18% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.18 Crore in HSN Code 65020010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.18 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.18 Crore — ranking #5116 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 65020010 contributes 33.96% of Sub-Chapter 6502 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6502, HSN Code 65020010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 33.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6502

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 65020090: Miscellaneous Straw Hats and Headwear](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65020090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #2 | HSN Code 65020010: Hats Made of Straw and Similar Materials (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 65020020: Other Headwear of Straw and Related Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65020020/) | < ₹1 Crore |