Saree HSN Code: Understanding HSN Classifications for Saree Products

Updated: Jun 3, 2026 12 min read Shivani Kandalkar

Sarees are one of the most popular traditional garments in India. Traders, boutiques, handloom units and large brands all need the correct saree HSN code so that GST is charged properly on cotton sarees, silk sarees and blended sarees.

In this guide you will learn how sarees are classified under HSN, how cotton and silk sarees are grouped, how GST applies on these garments and how manufacturers and traders use these codes in billing and GST returns.

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What Is the Saree HSN Code?

Under GST, sarees are classified using HSN codes that are based mainly on the fabric used and the way the cloth is made. There is no single universal HSN code for all sarees because the law treats cotton fabric, silk fabric and man made fabric separately.

Broadly, sarees made from silk fall under chapter fifty, sarees made from cotton fall under chapter fifty two and sarees made from man made or synthetic fibres fall under chapters fifty four and fifty five. Within these chapters, different headings apply to woven fabrics of each type.

Silk sarees are often classified under heading 5007, which covers woven fabrics of silk or silk waste. Cotton sarees are commonly grouped under headings such as 5208 or 5209, which cover woven fabrics of cotton of different weights and constructions. Synthetic and art silk sarees may fall under headings such as 5407, 5408 or 5516 depending on the yarn and weave.

The exact eight digit HSN code for a particular saree depends on its fibre content, whether it is unbleached, bleached, dyed or printed and its weight per square metre. That is why saree sellers usually take help from their tax consultant or refer to detailed tariff notes when finalising codes for each product line.

Copper Wire HSN Code Classification and GST Rates

Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category

Section Classification

Section No

Section Title

Guide to HSN Section 04

Section Description

Prepared Food Stuffs, Beverages, Spirits And Vinegar, Tobacco And Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes

Section No

Section Title

Guide to HSN Section 11

Section Description

Textile & Textile Articles

Chapter Classification

Chapter No

Chapter Title

Sugars and Sugar Confectionery

Chapter Description

Sugars and sugar confectionery

Chapter No

Chapter Title

Cotton

Chapter Description

Cotton

Chapter No

Chapter Title

Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials

Chapter Description

Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials

Chapter No

Chapter Title

Man-made staple fibres

Chapter Description

Man-made staple fibres

Chapter No

Chapter Title

Apparel & Clothing Accessories

Chapter Description

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

4 Digit HSN Code Classification

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton fabrics over 85% cotton

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Woven Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Woven synthetic fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Synthetic staple fibre fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women’s suits and dresses

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Track Suits, Ski Suits, Other Garments

GST Rate

5%

8 Digit HSN Code Classification

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Raw sugar – Beet sugar

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cane Jaggery

GST Rate

0%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Raw sugar – Khandsari sugar

GST Rate

0%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Raw sugar – Cane sugar – Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cane Jaggery

GST Rate

0%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Khandsari Sugar

GST Rate

0%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Cane Sugar (Raw)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Refined sugar with added flavour/color

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other | Other | Sugar Cubes

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cane or Beet Sugar and Chemically Pure Sucrose

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached dhoti fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached saree fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Cotton Fabrics: Plain Weave, ≤ 100 g/m² for Shirting

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached casement fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Plain weave: ≤ 100 g/m²

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached plain weave: Dhoti

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached plain weave: Saree

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached: Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m2: Shirting fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Casement fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached sheeting (>100 g/m2): Raw Sheeting

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached plain weave: Voils

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached plain weave fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Shirting Fabrics (Unbleached Twill)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached 3 or 4-Thread Twill: Dobby Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached : 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill : Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dedsuti fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached | Other Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached dhoti: Plain weave, 100 g/m2 max

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached saree: Plain weave, 100 g/m2 max

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached plain weave Casement

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Shirting Fabrics (Weighing ≤100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Cambrics (Weighing ≤100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Mulls (Weighing ≤100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Muslin (Weighing ≤100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Voils (Weighing ≤100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached plain weave ≤ 100 g/m²: Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dhoti, plain weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Saree, plain weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached cotton shirting fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Casement fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Cambrics (Weighing >100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Long Cloth (>100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Sheeting (>100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Voiles (>100 g/m², Non-Leno)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached plain weave, over 100 g/m2

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Shirting Fabrics (Twilled)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Parmatta Fabrics (Twilled)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Shirting Fabrics (Twilled)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached 3-thread or 4-thread twill

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dhoti and saree, zari bordered

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Fabrics (Dedsuti, etc.)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Other Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed plain weave, lungi

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Handloom sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed sarees, plain weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Shirting material

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Casement: Dyed plain weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Lightweight cambrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Mull fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Muslin and lawn

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Voiles (≤100 g/m², Non-Leno)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed plain weave, not more than 100 g/m2

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed plain weave: Lungi

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed plain weave: Saree

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed shirting fabrics, plain weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Casement, plain weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Bedticking fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Cambrics and longcloth

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Coating fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Upholstery fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed plain weave fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed shirting fabrics (3-4 thread twill)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Coating (3/4 Thread Twill)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Shirting (3/4 Thread Twill)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed twill fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Zari bordered sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Specialty fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleeding Madras (≤100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Shirting Fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Handloom Sarees (≤100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Sarees (≤100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Shirting Fabrics (≤100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Domestic Bed Ticking (≤100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Plain Weave Furnishing Fabrics (≤100 g/m2)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Plain Weave (≤100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleeding Madras (>100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Multicolored Yarn Plain Weave Sarees: Over 100 g/m²

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Shirting Fabrics (>100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Casement (>100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Domestic Bed Ticking (>100 g/m², Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Plain Weave Furnishing Fabrics (>100 g/m2)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Multicolored Yarn Plain Weave Fabrics: Over 100 g/m²

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleeding Madras (3/4 Thread Twill)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Weaving Yarn, Grey

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Cotton Weaving Yarns

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Flannelette (Different Coloured Yarns, 3/4 Thread Twill)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other 3/4 Thread Twill (Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Zari bordered sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Handloom Real Madras Handkerchiefs

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Multicolored Yarn Fabrics: Real Madras Handkerchiefs: Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed plain weave fabric: Lungi

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed plain weave fabric: Saree

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Shirting Fabrics: Plain Weave ≤ 100 g/m²

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed casement: plain weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Cambrics (≤100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Mull (≤100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Carded/Combed Yarn Muslin (≤100 g/m2)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Voiles (≤100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Plain weave, printed fabric: Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed lungi, plain weave, >100g/m²

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed saree, plain weave, >100g/m²

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed shirting fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed textiles: Casement (>100 g/m2)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Cambrics (>100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Mull (>100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Carded/Combed Yarn Muslin (>100 g/m2)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Voiles (>100 g/m²)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed plain weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Bedticking Fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Printed Cotton Fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Shirting Fabrics Cotton Blend

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed : Other fabrics : Zari bordered sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Fabrics | Sarees, Handloom

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed | Other Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached : Plain weave : Shirting fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached | Plain Weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached | Plain Weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Unbleached Cotton Blend Twill Fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Handloom Crepe Cotton Fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached | Other Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Shirting Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Poplin and Broad Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Saree (Plain Weave)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Shirting

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Voile (Plain Weave)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Plain Weave Fabrics (Other)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Handloom Shirting Fabrics Cotton Blend

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Bleached Handloom Cotton Blend Fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Shirting Fabrics Cotton Blend

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Bleached Cotton Blend Twill Fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Cotton Blend Twill Fabrics

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached zari bordered fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Bleached Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Other Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Plain weave shirting

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Plain weave: Coating (including suitings)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Home furnishing fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Poplin and broadcloth

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Plain weave saree

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Plain weave voiles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Plain weave textile (Other)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed crepe fabrics (3-4 thread twill)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed shirting fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed bed ticking, damask (3-4 thread twill)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleeding Madras Cotton Blend

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Twill fabric

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed : Other fabrics : Zari bordered saree

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed: Mixed fiber fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Plain weave: Bleeding Madras

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Crepe Fabrics (Non-Check, Different Colour Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Shirting fabrics: Plain weave, colored yarn

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Coloured yarns: Plain weave suitings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Of yarns of different colours : Plain weave : Poplin and broad fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Plain weave saree, yarns of different colors

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Plain weave voils, different colors

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Plain weave, other colors

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Crepe Fabrics Cotton Blend

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Shirting Fabrics Cotton Blend

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Suitings Cotton Blend

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bedticking Damask Cotton Blend

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Shirting Fabrics Mazri Cotton Blend

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Cotton Blend Twill Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Crepe Fabrics Cotton Blend

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Zari bordered saree

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Fabrics of different colours: Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed | Plain Weave | Shirting Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed | Plain Weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed | Plain Weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed : Plain weave : Poplin and broad fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed | Plain Weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed | Plain Weave

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Shirting Fabrics Cotton Blend

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Printed Cotton Blend Twill Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Shirting Fabrics Cotton Blend > 200 GSM

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed : Other fabrics : Zari bordered saree

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed | Other Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached parachute fabrics: Raw Parachute

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached tent fabrics: Raw Tent

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached nylon furnishing fabrics: Raw Nylon Decor

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached umbrella cloth panels: Raw Umbrella Panel

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached nylon/polyamide fabrics (filament): Raw Nylon Filament

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached polyester suitings: Raw Poly Suit

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached other polyester fabrics: Raw Poly Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Parachute Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Tent Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached nylon furnishing fabrics: Bleach Nylon Decor

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached umbrella cloth panels: Bleach Umbrella Panel

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached nylon/polyamide fabrics (filament): Bleach Nylon Filament

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached polyester suitings: Bleach Poly Suit

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached other fabrics (high tenacity): Bleach HighTen Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed parachute fabrics: Dyed Parachute

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed tent fabrics: Dyed Tent

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed nylon furnishing fabrics: Dyed Nylon Decor

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed umbrella cloth panels: Dyed Umbrella Panel

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed nylon/polyamide fabrics (filament): Dyed Nylon Filament

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed polyester suitings: Dyed Poly Suit

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Synthetic Filament Yarn of Nylon

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Parachute Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed tent fabrics: Print Tent

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed nylon furnishing fabrics: Print Nylon Decor

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed umbrella cloth panels: Print Umbrella Panel

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed nylon/polyamide fabrics (filament): Print Nylon Filament

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed polyester suitings: Print Poly Suit

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed other fabrics (high tenacity): Print HighTen Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other parachute fabrics: Parachute Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other tent fabrics: Tent Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other nylon furnishing fabrics: Nylon Decor Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other umbrella cloth panels: Umbrella Panel Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other nylon/polyamide fabrics (filament): Nylon Filament Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other polyester suitings: Poly Suit Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Synthetic Filament Yarns

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached woven fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Woven fabrics from bleached strips

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Woven fabrics from strips: Dyed

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed woven fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Woven fabrics: Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Fabrics specified in Note 9: Bleached

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Synthetic Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Synthetic Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Nylon Brasso

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Nylon Georgette

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Nylon Tafetta

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Nylon Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Unbleached Nylon Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Nylon Brasso

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Nylon Georgette

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Nylon Tafetta

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Nylon Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Bleached Nylon Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Nylon Brasso

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Nylon Georgette

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Nylon Tafetta

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Nylon Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Dyed Nylon Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Woven Fabrics (Different Colored Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Nylon Brasso

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Nylon Georgette

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Nylon Tafetta

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Nylon Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Printed Nylon Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Polyester Shirtings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Unbleached Polyester Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Polyester Shirtings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Bleached Polyester Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Polyester Shirtings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Polyester Suitings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Terylene/Dacron Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Polyester Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Polyester Staple Fibre Yarn

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Woven Fabrics (Different Colored Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Terylene/Dacron Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Polyester Shirtings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Polyester Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Polyester Staple Fiber Yarns

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Polyester Shirtings (Non-Textured)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Polyester Suitings (Non-Textured)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Non-Textured Polyester Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other ≥85% Polyester Filament Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Synthetic Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Synthetic Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed ≥85% Synthetic Filament Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Filament Yarn of Polyester

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed ≥85% Synthetic Filament Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Nylon Georgette

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Nylon Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Polyester Shirtings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Polyester Suitings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Terylene/Dacron Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached Polyester Dhoti

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Unbleached Synthetic/Cotton Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Nylon Georgette

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Nylon Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Polyester Shirtings (<85% Synthetic)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Polyester Suitings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Terylene/Dacron Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Polyester Dhoti (<85% Synthetic)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Bleached Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Nylon Georgette

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Nylon Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Polyester Shirtings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Polyester Suitings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Terylene/Dacron Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Lungies

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Dyed Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Woven Fabrics (Different Colored Yarn)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Nylon Georgette

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Nylon Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Polyester Shirtings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Polyester Suitings

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Terylene/Dacron Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Lungies

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Polyester Sarees

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Printed Fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Unbleached woven fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached woven fabrics

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Woven Fabrics | Dyed

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Woven fabrics, different colors

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Woven Fabrics | Printed

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Polyester staple fibres, unbleached

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Bleached Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Polyester staple fibres, dyed

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Polyester staple fibres, printed

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Polyester Staple Fibre Fabrics Containing ≥85% Fibre

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Acrylic staple fibres, unbleached

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Acrylic Filament Yarn for Textile Use

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Dyed Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Printed Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Acrylic/Modacrylic Staple Fibre Fabrics (≥85%)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other : Unbleached or bleached : Unbleached

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other : Unbleached or bleached : Bleached

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other | Other | Dyed

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other | Other | Printed

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres | Other

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits, Ensembles & Jackets of Wool

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Synthetic Fibre Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Cotton Suits, Ensembles & Jackets

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Other Textile Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Fibre Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Silk Suits, Ensembles & Jackets

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Other Textile Material Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Embellished Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Embellished Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

12%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Miscellaneous Textile Suits & Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered with lucknow chikan craft

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits & Ensembles of Various Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits & Ensembles of Various Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits & Ensembles of Wool or Fine Animal Hair

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Cotton Blouse & Skirt Combinations

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Synthetic Fibre Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Other Blouse & Skirt Combinations

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Silk Sequined/Beaded Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Ensembles or Suits of Wool or Fine Animal Hair

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Ensembles or Suits of Other Textile Materials

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Textile Material Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Coats and Jackets of Various Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Coats & Jackets, Mixed or Other Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Coats and Jackets of Various Textile Fibres

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Wool/Fine Animal Hair Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women's or Girls' Suits or Ensembles with Chikan Embroidery

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Women's or Girls' Suits and Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Cotton Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Wool or Fine Animal Hair Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Synthetic Fibre Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Jackets and Blazers with Chikan Craft

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Cotton Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Silk Sequined/Beaded Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Jackets and Blazers of Textile Materials

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Textile Material Jackets/Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered Women's or Girls' Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Embroidered Textile Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Miscellaneous Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Artificial Fibre Dresses

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Women's or Girls' Jackets and Blazers

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women’s or Girls’ Jackets and Blazers (Other)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Dresses and Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Dresses and Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Dresses and Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Textile Material Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Trousers and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Trousers and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Textile Trousers and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Textile Material Dresses

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Shorts and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Shorts and Breeches

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered Women's or Girls' Hosiery and Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Embroidered Women's or Girls' Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Miscellaneous Embroidered Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Cotton Skirts/Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Women's or Girls' Embroidered Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Women's or Girls' Outerwear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Blouses and Shirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Synthetic Fibre Skirts/Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Blouses and Shirt Combinations

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Cotton Blouses and Shirt Combinations

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Silk Skirts/Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Ensembles and Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Ensembles and Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Textile Material Skirts/Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered Women's or Girls' Ensembles and Suits

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Embroidered Suits and Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Cotton Trousers/Bib Overalls/Breeches/Shorts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Miscellaneous Suits and Ensembles (Embroidered)

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Suits and Ensembles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Skirts and Divided Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Mens or boys shirts – of wool or fine animal hair

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool or Fine Animal Hair Dresses

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Dresses

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Dresses and Skirts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk Textile Trousers and Shorts with Sequins or Beading

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk Textile Trousers and Shorts, Other Varieties

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Other Textile Material Trousers and Shorts

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Men’s or Boys’ Swimwear For Active Lifestyles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women’s or Girls’ Swimwear For Comfort & Style

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

High Performance Ski Suits For Men & Boys

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Men'/Boys' Other Textile Material Garments

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Garments for Men & Boys

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Man-Made Fibre Garments for Men & Boys

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Cotton Kurta & Salwar

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Handloom Garments for Men & Boys

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk Blend Garments: Men’s & Boys’

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Textile Garments for Men & Boys – Variety

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Cotton Garments

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Kurta & Salwar Sets: Girls & Women

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Apparel for Women & Girls – Unique Styles

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Man-Made Fibre Garments

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Embroidered Garments: Women & Girls

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Cotton Clothes for Women & Girls – Comfortable Wear

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women'/Girls' Other Textile Material Garments

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Man-Made Fibre Garments for Women & Girls

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Versatile Man-Made Apparel for Women & Girls

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Wool Garments for Women & Girls – Premium Quality

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Khadi Garments for Women & Girls – Handcrafted Tradition

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered Lucknow Chikan Garments: Women & Girls

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Silk Garments: Women’s & Girls’

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Handkerchiefs – of silk or silk waste

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Embroidered Lucknow Chikan Apparel: Premium Selection

GST Rate

5%

HSN Code

HSN Code Title

Women’s & Girls’ Garments: Other Textile Materials

GST Rate

5%

* GST rates may vary based on the latest GST notifications.

HSN Code for Cotton and Silk Sarees

Cotton sarees are generally treated as woven cotton fabric that is specially designed and finished for use as sarees. In practice many cotton sarees are classified under headings 5208 or 5209, which cover cotton fabrics of different weights. The detailed line inside these headings depends on the type of cotton yarn, the fabric weight and whether the fabric is unbleached, bleached, dyed or printed.

Silk sarees are usually placed under heading 5007 because this heading covers woven silk fabrics and fabrics of silk waste. The detailed sub code within 5007 again depends on whether the saree is made from pure silk, mixed with other fibres and whether it is unbleached, dyed or printed.

For blended sarees where cotton, silk and synthetic fibres are mixed, the HSN code is decided based on the dominant fibre in the blend. For example, if man made fibre is more than half of the weight, the saree is usually classified in the man made fabric chapters such as 5407 or 5516 instead of the cotton or silk chapters.

So cotton sarees and silk sarees do not share one single HSN code. They sit in different chapters and headings based on their main fabric, even though both are sold as sarees in the market. Correctly identifying the fibre content is the first step in deciding the proper saree HSN code.

GST on Sarees and HSN Code Classification

GST on sarees is linked with both the HSN code and the value of the garment. For a long time, textile products like sarees were kept in a lower GST slab in order to support the handloom and garment sector.

In the current three slab structure, most ordinary sarees fall in the 5 % GST slab . This usually covers common cotton sarees and many machine made sarees that are sold at regular price points. For some handloom or traditional sarees , there can also be full exemption in specific schemes, especially when supplied by certain small units or cooperative societies.

High value designer sarees and premium branded sarees can fall in the standard 18 % slab when they are treated in the same way as other higher value garments under their respective HSN lines. The exact rate in such cases depends on the rate entry that applies to that chapter and heading after the latest changes.

Because saree GST rates can be influenced by value, material and special notifications, businesses should always confirm the latest rate for each saree category instead of assuming that all sarees will always be taxed at 5 %.

Even when the GST rate for sarees is changed by the council, the underlying HSN classification normally stays the same. Cotton sarees remain in cotton fabric chapters, silk sarees remain in silk fabric chapters and synthetic sarees remain in the man made fabric chapters. Only the percentage of tax linked to each heading moves between 0 %, 5 % and 18 % as policy changes over time.

Conclusion

The saree HSN code is a key part of correct GST treatment for the textile and fashion trade. Cotton sarees, silk sarees and synthetic sarees do not share one single HSN code. They are classified in different chapters such as 50, 52, 54 and 55 based mainly on the fibre used and the way the fabric is prepared.

When you classify each saree correctly by fibre and finish, choose the matching HSN code and apply the right GST slab, your invoices remain accurate, your input tax credit remains safe and your GST returns are easier to prepare. This helps saree manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers avoid disputes and penalties on account of wrong classification or wrong GST rates .

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about this topic.

What is the HSN code for sarees in India?

There is no single HSN code for all sarees. Silk sarees are often classified under heading 5007, cotton sarees under headings such as 5208 or 5209 and synthetic sarees under headings like 5407 or 5516 depending on the fibre and weave.

How does GST apply to cotton and silk sarees?

Most regular cotton and silk sarees fall in the 5 % GST slab in the present structure, while some handloom or special categories may be fully exempt and some premium designer sarees can attract 18 % GST. The exact rate depends on the heading and any special notifications that apply.

Are cotton sarees and silk sarees classified under separate HSN codes?

Yes. Cotton sarees are generally classified in the cotton fabric chapter 52, while silk sarees are classified in the silk fabric chapter 50. Within these chapters there are different headings and sub codes such as 5208, 5209 and 5007 that depend on weight, processing and composition.

How do saree manufacturers use the HSN code for tax filing?

Saree manufacturers map every saree design to the correct HSN code in their billing software, print that code on all sales invoices and then use HSN wise summaries when filing GST returns. This supports correct GST rates, proper input tax credit and clear records during audits.

What is the GST rate applicable to sarees under the HSN code?

In general, common sarees are taxed at 5 % GST and some high value sarees may be taxed at 18 % depending on their heading and price segment. Certain handloom or traditional sarees can also enjoy 0 % GST where specific exemption entries apply, so sellers should always confirm the latest rate for each category.

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I’m CA Shivani Kandalkar, a Chartered Accountant based in Mumbai with over 1 year of experience. My focus areas are Taxation and GSTR compliance, where I help individuals and businesses file accurate returns and avoid notices. With a background in M.Com and professional training as a Chartered Accountant, I aim to provide clear, practical guidance that simplifies tax laws and supports better financial decisions.

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