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Tarpaulin HSN Code 6306

18% IGSTSchedule II

Tarpaulins, awnings, tents and sunblinds are classified under HSN heading 6306. Synthetic and jute tarpaulins each have their own tariff item.

Heading
6306
Primary code
63061200
GST / IGST
18%
Customs duty (BCD)
10%

Tarpaulin HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 6306 (tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents (including temporary canopies and similar articles); sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
63061200Of synthetic fibres18%10%
63061910Jute tarpaulins (including DW tarpaulin)18%10%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 63061200; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 10 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for tarpaulin?

The HSN code for tarpaulin is 6306 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for tarpaulin the most common is 63061200, 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 tarpaulin is classified under HSN

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

  1. Chapter 632-digitOther made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags
  2. 63064-digit headingTARPAULINS, AWNINGS AND SUNBLINDS; TENTS (INCLUDING TEMPORARY CANOPIES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES); SAILS FOR BOATS, SAILBOARDS OR LANDCRAFT; CAMPING GOODS
  3. 6306126-digit subheadingTARPAULINS, AWNINGS AND SUNBLINDS; TENTS (INCLUDING TEMPORARY CANOPIES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES); SAILS FOR BOATS, SAILBOARDS OR LANDCRAFT; CAMPING GOODS
  4. 630612008-digit tariff itemOf synthetic fibres

Section XITEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES

GST on tarpaulin

Tarpaulin (HSN 6306) 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 63061200 — 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 tarpaulin

When tarpaulin (HSN 63061200) 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 63061200

Conclusion

The HSN code for tarpaulin is 6306 at the heading level, with 63061200 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.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: