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Helmet HSN Code 6506
Safety headgear (helmets) is classified under HSN heading 6506. Welding/industrial helmets and other safety helmets each have their own tariff item.
Helmet HSN codes & GST rates
The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 6506 (other headgear, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65061010 | Speed glass welding helmets or other helmets meant for industrial use | 18% | 10% |
| 65061090 | Other | 18% | 10% |
FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 65061010; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 12 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →
What is the HSN code for helmet?
The HSN code for helmet is 6506 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for helmet the most common is 65061010, 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 helmet is classified under HSN
The HSN classification for helmet 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
- 65064-digit headingOTHER HEADGEAR, WHETHER OR NOT LINED OR TRIMMED
- 6506106-digit subheadingSafety headgear:
- 650610108-digit tariff itemSpeed glass welding helmets or other helmets meant for industrial use
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 helmet
Helmet (HSN 6506) 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 65061010 — 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 helmet
When helmet (HSN 65061010) 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 65061010 →Conclusion
The HSN code for helmet is 6506 at the heading level, with 65061010 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.
Helmet HSN Code — FAQs
HSN code 65061010 (Helmet) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.
The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 65061010 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).
HSN code 65061010 covers Helmet. 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.
The HSN code for Helmet is 65061010, classified under Chapter 65 – Headgear and parts thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).
The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 65061010 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.
Safety helmets are classified under sub-heading 650610 — welding/specified helmets under 65061010 and other under 65061090, within heading 6506.
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