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# HSN Code 65040000: Hat Frames and Components

- [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 6504: Headgear & hats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6504/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether ornot lined or trimmed | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 65040000 ?

It includes Safety Headgear: Industrial Welding & Protective Helmets

### Any common misclassification issue with Hat Frames and Components?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hat Frames and Components?

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 much GST applies to Hat Frames and Components?

Under HSN 65040000, Hat Frames and Components attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hat Frames and Components?

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 Hat Frames and Components?

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 Hat Frames and Components is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 65040000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (+1.46% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6 Cr (−13.55% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7380 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6504: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6504: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -3.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6474 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +82.13% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6504: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 65040000

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. 6504 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6504 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 7.03 | 0.0003% | — | 100.00% | 1.44 | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | +5.59 | #5429 |
| FY 2019-20 | 7.10 | 0.0003% | +1.00% | 100.00% | 2.49 | 0.0001% | +72.92% | 100.00% | +4.61 | #5428 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.42 | 0.0002% | −37.75% | 100.00% | 1.72 | 0.0001% | −30.92% | 100.00% | +2.70 | #6076 |
| FY 2021-22 | 8.05 | 0.0003% | +82.13% | 100.00% | 4.82 | 0.0001% | +180.23% | 100.00% | +3.23 | #5762 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.60 | 0.0002% | −30.43% | 100.00% | 3.97 | 0.0001% | −17.63% | 100.00% | +1.63 | #6339 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.49 | 0.0002% | −1.96% | 100.00% | 6.57 | 0.0001% | +65.49% | 100.00% | −1.08 | #6474 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.57 | 0.0002% | +1.46% | 100.00% | 5.68 | 0.0001% | −13.55% | 100.00% | −0.11 | #6474 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -3.81%/yr, imports 25.70%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 65040000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -3.81% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 65040000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.81% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65040000 ranked #6474 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 65040000 ranks #6474 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6504, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #7380 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 65040000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 65040000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 82.13% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.11 Crore in HSN Code 65040000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹5.68 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.11 Crore — ranking #7380 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 25.70% CAGR signals rising demand for Hat Frames and Components

India's imports under HSN Code 65040000 have grown at 25.70% CAGR, reaching ₹5.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65040000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 6504 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6504, HSN Code 65040000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6504

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 65040000: Hat Frames and Components (this hsn code) | ₹6 Cr |