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Scarf & Shawl HSN Code 6214
Shawls, scarves, mufflers and mantillas are classified under HSN heading 6214. Silk scarves and shawls each have their own tariff item.
Scarf & Shawl HSN codes & GST rates
The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 6214 (shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.
| HSN code | Description | IGST | BCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62141010 | - Scarves of silk measuring 60 cms or less whichever is higher | 18% | 20% |
| 62141020 | - Shawls, scarves (exceeding 60 cms) and the like u 20% or Rs.390 per piece, - whichever is higher | 18% | 20% |
FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 62141010; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 10 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →
What is the HSN code for scarf & shawl?
The HSN code for scarf & shawl is 6214 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for scarf & shawl the most common is 62141010, 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 scarf & shawl is classified under HSN
The HSN classification for scarf & shawl 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 622-digitArticles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
- 62144-digit headingSHAWLS, SCARVES, MUFFLERS, MANTILLAS, VEILS AND THE LIKE
- 6214106-digit subheading- Of silk or silk waste :
- 621410108-digit tariff item- Scarves of silk measuring 60 cms or less whichever is higher
Section XI — TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES
GST on scarf & shawl
Scarf & Shawl (HSN 6214) 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 62141010 — 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 scarf & shawl
When scarf & shawl (HSN 62141010) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, 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: ₹49.152. 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 62141010 →Conclusion
The HSN code for scarf & shawl is 6214 at the heading level, with 62141010 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.
Scarf & Shawl HSN Code — FAQs
HSN code 62141010 (Scarf & Shawl) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.
The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 62141010 is 20%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).
HSN code 62141010 covers Scarf & Shawl. It sits under Chapter 62 – Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, in Section XI – TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES.
The HSN code for Scarf & Shawl is 62141010, classified under Chapter 62 – Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).
The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 62141010 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.
Silk scarves up to 60 cm are classified under 62141010, and larger shawls/scarves under 62141020, within heading 6214.
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