--- title: "6506 HSN Code | HSN Code for Other headgear: Lined or trimmed in India" description: "Know more about 6506 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 6506 covering Other headgear: Lined or trimmed." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6506/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 6506: Other headgear: Lined or trimmed Other headgear, whether or not 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 | | --- | --- | | 65061010 | [Safety Headgear: Industrial Welding & Protective Helmets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65061010/) | | 65061090 | [Other Safety Headgear](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65061090/) | | 65069100 | [Headgear Made of Rubber or Plastics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65069100/) | | 65069200 | [Plastic Umbrella Handles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65069200/) | | 65069900 | [Headgear of Other Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-65069900/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 6506 It includes Other headgear: Lined or trimmed ### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Other headgear: Lined or trimmed? 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. ### How should I document Other headgear: Lined or trimmed sent for job work? Use a delivery challan for sending Other headgear: Lined or trimmed to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN. ### Any special steps when selling Other headgear: Lined or trimmed 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. ### Any import/export nuance for Other headgear: Lined or trimmed? 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. ### How are warranty replacements of Other headgear: Lined or trimmed 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 Other headgear: Lined or trimmed? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Other headgear: Lined or trimmed are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹438 Cr (−14.37% YoY) — 0.0118% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹113 Cr (+5.14% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹325 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #290 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 65: 56.33% of its exports; import side 31.23% - Rank within Chapter 65: #1 of 6 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 19.51% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #561 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +49.20% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 65: 56.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 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 | 150.25 | 0.0065% | — | 46.88% | 65.67 | 0.0018% | — | 33.63% | +84.58 | #646 | | FY 2019-20 | 197.25 | 0.0089% | +31.28% | 46.29% | 67.75 | 0.0020% | +3.17% | 30.46% | +129.50 | #595 | | FY 2020-21 | 267.38 | 0.0124% | +35.55% | 54.50% | 73.08 | 0.0025% | +7.87% | 34.14% | +194.30 | #548 | | FY 2021-22 | 398.92 | 0.0127% | +49.20% | 56.50% | 63.85 | 0.0014% | −12.63% | 26.42% | +335.07 | #532 | | FY 2022-23 | 488.56 | 0.0135% | +22.47% | 60.30% | 92.84 | 0.0016% | +45.40% | 25.92% | +395.72 | #511 | | FY 2023-24 | 511.15 | 0.0141% | +4.62% | 64.17% | 107.31 | 0.0019% | +15.59% | 29.03% | +403.84 | #515 | | FY 2024-25 | 437.69 | 0.0118% | −14.37% | 56.33% | 112.83 | 0.0019% | +5.14% | 31.23% | +324.86 | #561 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 19.51%/yr, imports 9.44%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 19.51% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.51% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹150.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹437.69 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 ranked #561 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 ranks #561 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 65, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #290 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 49.20% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹324.86 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹437.69 Cr exceeded imports of ₹112.83 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹324.86 Crore — ranking #290 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 9.44% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other headgear: Lined or trimmed India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 have grown at 9.44% CAGR, reaching ₹112.83 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 contributes 56.33% of Chapter 65 exports — ranked #1 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 65, HSN Sub-Chapter 6506 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 56.33% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 31.23% share (rank #2). ## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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](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 | | --- | --- | | 6501 | [Hat Forms & Bodies](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6501/) | | 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/) | | 6507 | [Hat parts & accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6507/) |