Consistent Export Growth: 1.77% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.77% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.45 Crore in FY 2025-26.
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6501 HSN Code: Hat Forms & Bodies
HSN Sub Chapter 6501 represents Hat Forms & Bodies under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Hat Forms & Bodies correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 6501, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Hat Forms & Bodies.
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New GST Rate for HSN Code 6501
GST Rate for Hat Forms & Bodies under HSN Code 6501. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Chapter No
HSN Code
HSN Description
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Chapter No
65HSN Code
HSN Description
Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt
New GST Rate
5% or 18%
5% for textile caps; 18% for felt hat-forms, hat bodies, hoods, plateaux and manchons.
Old GST Rate
5% or 12% or 18%
Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 6501
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Hat Forms & Bodies.
Tariff HSN
Description
Tariff HSN
Description
Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt: Of cotton
Tariff HSN
Description
Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt: Of wool and fur felt
Tariff HSN
Description
Article of apparel and clothing accessories or cap/topi, knitted orcrocheted, (sale value not exceeding Rs. 2,500 per piece)
Tariff HSN
Description
Textile caps
Tariff HSN
Description
Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt: Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 in FY 2025-26
TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry
FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26
Values in ₹ Crore
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹7 Cr
−3.87%
vs FY 2024-25
0.0002% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹43 Cr
+31.14%
vs FY 2024-25
0.0006% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹36 Cr
Trade Deficit
Surplus rank #655 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 65
FY 2025-260.72%
Share of Chapter 65’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 10.37% of Chapter 65’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 65
FY 2025-26#4 of 6
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 65
Import-side rank: #3 of 6
At a glance
1.77%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#1076
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2025-26
+70.65%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move
0.72%
Contribution to Ch. 65
Share of Chapter 65 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 6501
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
FY 2018-19
Exp. Rank #1039
Balance
−14.90
Exports
6.59 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
— YoY
2.06% of Ch. 65
Imports
21.49 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
— YoY
11.00% of Ch. 65
FY 2019-20
Exp. Rank #1002
Balance
−19.52
Exports
9.26 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+40.52% YoY
2.17% of Ch. 65
Imports
28.78 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+33.92% YoY
12.94% of Ch. 65
FY 2020-21
Exp. Rank #978
Balance
−15.23
Exports
12.11 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+30.78% YoY
2.47% of Ch. 65
Imports
27.34 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
−5.00% YoY
12.77% of Ch. 65
FY 2021-22
Exp. Rank #1063
Balance
−18.13
Exports
5.11 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−57.80% YoY
0.72% of Ch. 65
Imports
23.24 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
−15.00% YoY
9.62% of Ch. 65
FY 2022-23
Exp. Rank #1043
Balance
−19.84
Exports
8.72 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+70.65% YoY
1.08% of Ch. 65
Imports
28.56 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+22.89% YoY
7.97% of Ch. 65
FY 2023-24
Exp. Rank #1072
Balance
−26.89
Exports
6.39 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−26.72% YoY
0.80% of Ch. 65
Imports
33.28 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+16.53% YoY
9.00% of Ch. 65
FY 2024-25
Exp. Rank #1063
Balance
−25.20
Exports
7.75 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+21.28% YoY
1.00% of Ch. 65
Imports
32.95 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
−0.99% YoY
9.12% of Ch. 65
FY 2025-26
Exp. Rank #1076
Balance
−35.76
Exports
7.45 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−3.87% YoY
0.72% of Ch. 65
Imports
43.21 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+31.14% YoY
10.37% of Ch. 65
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
1.77% /yr
Imports
10.49% /yr
Consistently Deficit
Peak export growth year
Latest available data
Not available
YoY = change vs previous FY
Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 Export-Import Analysis
HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 Ranked #1076 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 ranks #1076 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 65, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #655 of 1233.
FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 70.65% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹35.76 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹43.21 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7.45 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹35.76 Crore — ranking #655 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 10.49% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Hat Forms & Bodies
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 have grown at 10.49% CAGR, reaching ₹43.21 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 Contributes 0.72% of Chapter 65 Exports — Ranked #4
Among the 6 subchapters under Chapter 65, HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.72% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 10.37% share (rank #3).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 6501 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 6501
It includes Hat Forms & Bodies
Any special steps when selling Hat Forms & Bodies through an e‑commerce platform?
Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.
How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Hat Forms & Bodies?
Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.
How are warranty replacements of Hat Forms & Bodies handled?
If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.
Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Hat Forms & Bodies?
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Hat Forms & Bodies are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.
What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Hat Forms & Bodies?
Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.
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