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# HSN Code 65061090: Other Safety Headgear

- [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 6506: Other headgear: Lined or trimmed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6506/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Safety headgear : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 65061090 ?

It includes Headgear Components & Accessories

### How much GST applies to Other Safety Headgear?

Under HSN 65061090, Other Safety Headgear attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Safety Headgear?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Safety Headgear?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Safety Headgear?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Safety Headgear is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 65061090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹377 Cr (−16.51% YoY) — 0.0103% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹50 Cr (−25.22% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹327 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #861 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 6506: 86.20% of its exports; import side 44.67%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 6506: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 20.93% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1235 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +49.39% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 6506: 86.20% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 65061090

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. 6506 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 6506 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 120.63 | 0.0053% | — | 80.29% | 40.32 | 0.0011% | — | 61.40% | +80.31 | #1802 |
| FY 2019-20 | 167.82 | 0.0076% | +39.12% | 85.08% | 43.14 | 0.0013% | +6.99% | 63.68% | +124.68 | #1476 |
| FY 2020-21 | 236.28 | 0.0110% | +40.79% | 88.37% | 57.15 | 0.0020% | +32.48% | 78.20% | +179.13 | #1212 |
| FY 2021-22 | 352.99 | 0.0112% | +49.39% | 88.49% | 40.09 | 0.0009% | −29.85% | 62.79% | +312.90 | #1138 |
| FY 2022-23 | 434.46 | 0.0120% | +23.08% | 88.93% | 55.33 | 0.0010% | +38.01% | 59.60% | +379.13 | #1031 |
| FY 2023-24 | 451.90 | 0.0125% | +4.01% | 88.41% | 67.40 | 0.0012% | +21.81% | 62.81% | +384.50 | #1041 |
| FY 2024-25 | 377.29 | 0.0103% | −16.51% | 86.20% | 50.40 | 0.0008% | −25.22% | 44.67% | +326.89 | #1235 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 20.93%/yr, imports 3.79%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 65061090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 20.93% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 65061090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.93% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹120.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹377.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65061090 ranked #1235 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 65061090 ranks #1235 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 6506, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #861 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 65061090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 65061090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 49.39% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹326.89 Crore in HSN Code 65061090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹377.29 Cr exceeded imports of ₹50.40 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹326.89 Crore — ranking #861 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.79% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Safety Headgear

India's imports under HSN Code 65061090 have grown at 3.79% CAGR, reaching ₹50.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 65061090 contributes 86.20% of Sub-Chapter 6506 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 6506, HSN Code 65061090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 86.20% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 44.67% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 6506

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 65061090: Other Safety Headgear (this hsn code) | ₹377 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 65061010: Safety Headgear: Industrial Welding & Protective Helmets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65061010/) | ₹44 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 65069900: Headgear of Other Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65069900/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 65069100: Headgear Made of Rubber or Plastics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65069100/) | ₹5 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 65069200: Plastic Umbrella Handles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65069200/) | — |