--- title: "6603 HSN Code | HSN Code for Articles for headings 6601-6602 in India" description: "Know more about 6603 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 6603 covering Articles for headings 6601-6602." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6603/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 6603: Articles for headings 6601-6602 Parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 6601 to 6602 Part of [Chapter 66: Umbrellas, Walking Sticks & Whips](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-66/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 66031010 | [Other Umbrella Handles/Knobs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-66031010/) | | 66031090 | [Other Calcareous Building Stone (Cut/Sawn)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-66031090/) | | 66032000 | [Whips, Riding-Crops, & Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-66032000/) | | 66039010 | [Artificial Flowers and Related Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-66039010/) | | 66039090 | [Articles Made from Human Hair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-66039090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 6603 It includes Articles for headings 6601-6602 ### How are warranty replacements of Articles for headings 6601-6602 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. ### Any import/export nuance for Articles for headings 6601-6602? 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. ### If I repair and return Articles for headings 6601-6602, how should I charge GST? Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Articles for headings 6601-6602? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Articles for headings 6601-6602 are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### What should my invoice and records include for Articles for headings 6601-6602? 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 6603 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹6 Cr (−10.37% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹256 Cr (−0.30% YoY) — 0.0042% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹250 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #807 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 66: 13.75% of its exports; import side 58.05% - Rank within Chapter 66: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -3.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1077 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +60.72% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Ch. 66: 13.75% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 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. 66 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 66 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 7.74 | 0.0003% | — | 34.05% | 148.99 | 0.0041% | — | 56.93% | −141.25 | #1024 | | FY 2019-20 | 8.55 | 0.0004% | +10.47% | 38.86% | 122.19 | 0.0036% | −17.99% | 50.86% | −113.64 | #1009 | | FY 2020-21 | 8.25 | 0.0004% | −3.51% | 39.44% | 97.06 | 0.0033% | −20.57% | 59.37% | −88.81 | #1005 | | FY 2021-22 | 7.23 | 0.0002% | −12.36% | 25.47% | 101.85 | 0.0022% | +4.94% | 57.24% | −94.62 | #1037 | | FY 2022-23 | 11.62 | 0.0003% | +60.72% | 30.90% | 192.70 | 0.0034% | +89.20% | 60.13% | −181.08 | #1026 | | FY 2023-24 | 6.85 | 0.0002% | −41.05% | 18.29% | 257.10 | 0.0046% | +33.42% | 62.27% | −250.25 | #1064 | | FY 2024-25 | 6.14 | 0.0002% | −10.37% | 13.75% | 256.33 | 0.0042% | −0.30% | 58.05% | −250.19 | #1077 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -3.79%/yr, imports 9.46%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -3.79% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.79% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7.74 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.14 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 ranked #1077 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 ranks #1077 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 66, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #807 of 1233. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 60.72% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹250.19 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹256.33 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.14 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹250.19 Crore — ranking #807 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 9.46% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Articles for headings 6601-6602 India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 have grown at 9.46% CAGR, reaching ₹256.33 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 contributes 13.75% of Chapter 66 exports — ranked #2 Among the 3 sub-chapters under Chapter 66, HSN Sub-Chapter 6603 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 13.75% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 58.05% share (rank #1). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 66 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6601: Umbrellas & sun umbrellas](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6601/) | ₹35 Cr | | #2 | HSN Sub-Chapter 6603: Articles for headings 6601-6602 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹6 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6602: Walking sticks and whips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6602/) | ₹3 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 6601 | [Umbrellas & sun umbrellas](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6601/) | | 6602 | [Walking sticks and whips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6602/) |