Chapter 657 Tariff Headings
HSN Codes Chapter 65: Headgear and hats
Chapter 65 of the GST HSN tariff classifies headgear and parts thereof. This chapter contains 7 4-digit tariff headings with applicable GST rates effective 22 September 2025.
Official CBIC Rates (Notification 09/2025 & 10/2025)GST rates as per CBIC Notifications 09/2025 and 10/2025 (Central Tax - Rate), effective 22 September 2025. Last updated: October 2026. Always verify on the official GST portal before filing.. Main active GST slabs across goods are 0%, 5%, 18% and 40%.
4-Digit Tariff Headings in Chapter 65
Select any heading below to view its complete 6-digit and 8-digit sub-codes, item-level rate specifications, and CBIC notification details.
Hat-Forms, Hat Bodies And Hoods Of Felt, Neither Blocked To Shape Nor With Made Brims, Plateaux And Manchons (Including Slit Manchons), Of Felt
GST Rate:
5%
18%
Hat-Shapes, Plaited Or Made By Assembling Strips Of Any Material, Neither Blocked To Shape, Nor With Made Brims, Nor Lined, Nor Trimmed
GST Rate:
18%
Omitted
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Hats And Other Headgear, Knitted Or Crocheted, Or Made Up From Lace, Felt Or Other Textile Fabric, In The Piece (But Not In Strips), Whether Or Not Lined Or Trimmed, Hair-Nets Of Any Material, Whether Or Not Lined Or Trimmed
GST Rate:
18%Applies to some sub-codes
Hats And Other Headgear, Knitted Or Crocheted, Or Made Up From Lace, Felt Or Other Textile Fabric, In The Piece (But Not In Strips), Whether Or Not Lined Or Trimmed; Hair-Nets Of Any Material, Whether Or Not Lined Or Trimmed
GST Rate:
5%
18%
Head-Bands, Linings, Covers, Hat Foundations, Hat Frames, Peaks And Chinstraps, For Headgear
GST Rate:
18%
How Many HSN Digits Do You Need to Mention?
Under GST Notification 78/2020-Central Tax, businesses must declare HSN codes on tax invoices according to annual aggregate turnover:
| Annual Turnover | B2B Invoices | B2C Invoices |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹5 Crore | 4 Digits minimum | Optional (4 Digits recommended) |
| Above ₹5 Crore | 6 Digits mandatory | 6 Digits mandatory |
| Exports / Imports | 8 Digits mandatory | 8 Digits mandatory |