What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 62052090?

HSN code 62052090 (Shirt) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 62052090?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 62052090 is 20%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 62052090 cover?

HSN code 62052090 covers Shirt. It sits under Chapter 62 – Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, in Section XI – TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 62052090?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 62052090 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for a shirt?

Men's cotton shirts are classified under sub-heading 620520 — handloom under 62052010 and other under 62052090, within heading 6205.

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Shirt HSN Code 6205

Q: What is the HSN code for Shirt?

The HSN code for Shirt is 62052090, classified under Chapter 62 – Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Men's or boys' shirts are classified under HSN heading 6205. Cotton and man-made fibre shirts are split into separate tariff items.

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Heading

6205

Primary code

62052090

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

20%

Shirt HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 6205 (men's or boys' shirts). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
62052010	- - Handloom whichever is higher	18%	20%
62052090	- - Other whichever is higher	18%	20%
62053010	Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craf whichever is higher	18%	20%

FTA preferential rates: 7 partner agreement(s) listed for 62052090; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 6 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for shirt?

The HSN code for shirt is 6205 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for shirt the most common is 62052090, 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 shirt is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for shirt 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
62054-digit headingMEN'S OR BOYS' SHIRTS
6205206-digit subheadingOf cotton:
620520908-digit tariff item- - Other whichever is higher

Section XI — TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES

GST on shirt

Shirt (HSN 6205) 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 62052090 — 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 shirt

When shirt (HSN 62052090) 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 62052090 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for shirt is 6205 at the heading level, with 62052090 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.