--- title: "6501 HSN Code | HSN Code for Hat Forms & Bodies in India" description: "Know more about 6501 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 6501 covering Hat Forms & Bodies." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6501/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 6501: Hat Forms & Bodies Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt Part of [Chapter 65: Headgear & Parts Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-65/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 65010010 | [Felt Hats and Headwear for Men and Women](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65010010/) | | 65010020 | [Woolen Headwear and Hats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65010020/) | | 65010090 | [Hats and Headwear Made of Felt or Wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65010090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹8 Cr (+21.28% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹33 Cr (−0.99% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹25 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #634 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 65: 1.00% of its exports; import side 9.12% - Rank within Chapter 65: #4 of 6 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 2.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1063 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +70.65% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Ch. 65: 1.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 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 Ch. 65 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 65 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 6.59 | 0.0003% | — | 2.06% | 21.49 | 0.0006% | — | 11.00% | −14.90 | #1039 | | FY 2019-20 | 9.26 | 0.0004% | +40.52% | 2.17% | 28.78 | 0.0009% | +33.92% | 12.94% | −19.52 | #1002 | | FY 2020-21 | 12.11 | 0.0006% | +30.78% | 2.47% | 27.34 | 0.0009% | −5.00% | 12.77% | −15.23 | #978 | | FY 2021-22 | 5.11 | 0.0002% | −57.80% | 0.72% | 23.24 | 0.0005% | −15.00% | 9.62% | −18.13 | #1063 | | FY 2022-23 | 8.72 | 0.0002% | +70.65% | 1.08% | 28.56 | 0.0005% | +22.89% | 7.97% | −19.84 | #1043 | | FY 2023-24 | 6.39 | 0.0002% | −26.72% | 0.80% | 33.28 | 0.0006% | +16.53% | 9.00% | −26.89 | #1072 | | FY 2024-25 | 7.75 | 0.0002% | +21.28% | 1.00% | 32.95 | 0.0005% | −0.99% | 9.12% | −25.20 | #1063 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 2.74%/yr, imports 7.38%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 2.74% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.74% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.75 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 ranked #1063 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 ranks #1063 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 65, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #634 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 ₹25.20 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹32.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7.75 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹25.20 Crore — ranking #634 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 7.38% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hat Forms & Bodies India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 have grown at 7.38% CAGR, reaching ₹32.95 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 contributes 1.00% of Chapter 65 exports — ranked #4 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 65, HSN Sub-Chapter 6501 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 1.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.12% share (rank #3). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 65 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6506: Other headgear: Lined or trimmed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6506/) | ₹438 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6505: Hats, textile headgear, hairnets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6505/) | ₹273 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6507: Hat parts & accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6507/) | ₹53 Cr | | #4 | HSN Sub-Chapter 6501: Hat Forms & Bodies (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹8 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6504: Headgear & hats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6504/) | ₹6 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6502: Plaited Hat Shapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6502/) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 6502 | [Plaited Hat Shapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6502/) | | 6504 | [Headgear & hats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6504/) | | 6505 | [Hats, textile headgear, hairnets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6505/) | | 6506 | [Other headgear: Lined or trimmed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6506/) | | 6507 | [Hat parts & accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6507/) |