What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 50072010?

HSN code 50072010 (Silk Fabric) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 50072010?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 50072010 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 50072010 cover?

HSN code 50072010 covers Silk Fabric. It sits under Chapter 50 – Silk, in Section XI – TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 50072010?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 50072010 is m2, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for silk fabric / silk saree?

Silk sarees are classified under 50072010, and fabrics of noil silk under 50071000, within heading 5007.

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Silk Fabric HSN Code 5007

Q: What is the HSN code for Silk Fabric?

The HSN code for Silk Fabric is 50072010, classified under Chapter 50 – Silk of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

5% IGSTSchedule I

Woven fabrics of silk or silk waste are classified under HSN heading 5007. Noil-silk fabrics and silk sarees each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

5007

Primary code

50072010

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

20%

Silk Fabric HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 5007 (woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
50071000	Fabrics of noil silk	5%	20%
50072010	Sarees	5%	20%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 50072010; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 10 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for silk fabric?

The HSN code for silk fabric is 5007 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for silk fabric the most common is 50072010, which attracts 5% 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 silk fabric is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for silk fabric 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 502-digitSilk
50074-digit headingWOVEN FABRICS OF SILK OR OF SILK WASTE
5007206-digit subheadingOther fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk :
500720108-digit tariff itemSarees

Section XI — TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES

GST on silk fabric

Silk Fabric (HSN 5007) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 50072010 — 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 silk fabric

When silk fabric (HSN 50072010) 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 5% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.72. 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 50072010 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for silk fabric is 5007 at the heading level, with 50072010 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% 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.