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# HSN Code 65020020: Other Headwear of Straw and Related 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 wool | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 65020020 ?

It includes Hairnets and Bag Nets

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Headwear of Straw and Related 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Headwear of Straw and Related Materials?

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 Other Headwear of Straw and Related Materials is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Headwear of Straw and Related Materials?

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 Other Headwear of Straw and Related Materials?

Under HSN 65020020, Other Headwear of Straw and Related Materials attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 65020020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−79.41% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (+41.86% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #7944 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6502: 26.42% of its exports; import side 73.94%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6502: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -24.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9607 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +629.87% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6502: 26.42% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 65020020

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 11.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 18.83% | +0.32 | #7848 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.62 | 0.0003% | +629.87% | 62.79% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −68.89% | 6.14% | +5.48 | #5711 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.70 | 0.0001% | −69.75% | 41.46% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +71.43% | 19.20% | +1.46 | #7160 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.88% | 4.55% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −4.17% | 23.96% | −0.16 | #9687 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +185.71% | 10.93% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +73.91% | 32.26% | −0.20 | #9286 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +240.00% | 60.71% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +115.00% | 72.27% | −0.18 | #8565 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.41% | 26.42% | 1.22 | 0.0000% | +41.86% | 73.94% | −1.08 | #9607 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -24.73%/yr, imports 18.08%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 65020020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -24.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 65020020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -24.73% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65020020 ranked #9607 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 65020020 ranks #9607 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6502, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #7944 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 65020020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 65020020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 629.87% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.08 Crore in HSN Code 65020020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.22 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.14 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.08 Crore — ranking #7944 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 18.08% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Headwear of Straw and Related Materials

India's imports under HSN Code 65020020 have grown at 18.08% CAGR, reaching ₹1.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65020020 contributes 26.42% of Sub-Chapter 6502 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6502, HSN Code 65020020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 26.42% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 73.94% share (rank #1).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65020010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | HSN Code 65020020: Other Headwear of Straw and Related Materials (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |