What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 65050090?

HSN code 65050090 (Cap) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 65050090?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 65050090 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 65050090?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 65050090 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for a cap?

Caps and other textile headgear are classified under 65050090, with hair nets under 65050010, within heading 6505.

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Cap HSN Code 6505

Q: What does HSN code 65050090 cover?

HSN code 65050090 covers Cap. It sits under Chapter 65 – Headgear and parts thereof, in Section XII – FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, UMBRELLAS, SUN UMBRELLAS, WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS AND PARTS THEREOF; PREPARED FEATHERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH; ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; ARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR.

Q: What is the HSN code for Cap?

The HSN code for Cap is 65050090, classified under Chapter 65 – Headgear and parts thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Hats and other headgear (knitted or made from textile fabric) are classified under HSN heading 6505. Hair nets and other headgear are split into separate tariff items.

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Heading

6505

Primary code

65050090

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Cap HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 6505 (hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
65050010	Hair nets	18%	10%
65050090	Other	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 65050090; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 11 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for cap?

The HSN code for cap is 6505 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for cap the most common is 65050090, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How cap is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for cap narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 652-digitHeadgear and parts thereof
65054-digit headingHATS AND OTHER HEADGEAR, KNITTED OR CROCHETED, OR MADE UP FROM LACE, FELT OR OTHER TEXTILE FABRIC, IN THE PIECE (BUT NOT IN STRIPS), WHETHER OR NOT LINED OR TRIMMED; HAIR-NETS OF ANY MATERIAL, WHETHER OR NOT LINED OR TRIMMED
6505006-digit subheadingHats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
650500908-digit tariff itemOther

Section XII — FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, UMBRELLAS, SUN UMBRELLAS, WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS AND PARTS THEREOF; PREPARED FEATHERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH; ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; ARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR

GST on cap

Cap (HSN 6505) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 65050090 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported cap

When cap (HSN 65050090) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 65050090 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for cap is 6505 at the heading level, with 65050090 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.