--- title: "6504 HSN Code | HSN Code for Headgear & hats in India" description: "Know more about 6504 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 6504 covering Headgear & hats." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6504/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 6504: Headgear & hats Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether ornot lined or trimmed Part of [Chapter 65: Headgear & Parts Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-65/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 65040000 | [Hat Frames and Components](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65040000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 6504 It includes Headgear & hats ### Any import/export nuance for Headgear & hats? Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE. ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Headgear & hats? Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper. ### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Headgear & hats? If your outward supply of Headgear & hats is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43. ### Any special steps when selling Headgear & hats 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. ### What should my invoice and records include for Headgear & hats? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 (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 #526 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 65: 0.72% of its exports; import side 1.57% - Rank within Chapter 65: #5 of 6 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -3.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1082 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +82.13% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 65: 0.72% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 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 | 7.03 | 0.0003% | — | 2.19% | 1.44 | 0.0000% | — | 0.74% | +5.59 | #1032 | | FY 2019-20 | 7.10 | 0.0003% | +1.00% | 1.67% | 2.49 | 0.0001% | +72.92% | 1.12% | +4.61 | #1020 | | FY 2020-21 | 4.42 | 0.0002% | −37.75% | 0.90% | 1.72 | 0.0001% | −30.92% | 0.80% | +2.70 | #1058 | | FY 2021-22 | 8.05 | 0.0003% | +82.13% | 1.14% | 4.82 | 0.0001% | +180.23% | 1.99% | +3.23 | #1031 | | FY 2022-23 | 5.60 | 0.0002% | −30.43% | 0.69% | 3.97 | 0.0001% | −17.63% | 1.11% | +1.63 | #1072 | | FY 2023-24 | 5.49 | 0.0002% | −1.96% | 0.69% | 6.57 | 0.0001% | +65.49% | 1.78% | −1.08 | #1077 | | FY 2024-25 | 5.57 | 0.0002% | +1.46% | 0.72% | 5.68 | 0.0001% | −13.55% | 1.57% | −0.11 | #1082 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -3.81%/yr, imports 25.70%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -3.81% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 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 Sub-Chapter 6504 ranked #1082 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 ranks #1082 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 65, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #526 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 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 Sub-Chapter 6504 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 #526 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 25.70% CAGR signals rising demand for Headgear & hats India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 have grown at 25.70% CAGR, reaching ₹5.68 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 contributes 0.72% of Chapter 65 exports — ranked #5 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 65, HSN Sub-Chapter 6504 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.72% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.57% share (rank #5). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6501/) | ₹8 Cr | | #5 | HSN Sub-Chapter 6504: Headgear & hats (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹6 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6502: Plaited Hat Shapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6502/) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 6501 | [Hat Forms & Bodies](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6501/) | | 6502 | [Plaited Hat Shapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6502/) | | 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/) |