Q3HSN Code 6205
Men's or boys' shirts
GST rate
| Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, of sale value not exceeding Rs. 2500 per piece | 5% |
| Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, of sale value exceeding Rs. 2500 per piece | 18% |
Codes under 6205
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6205 10 00 | Mens or boys shirts - of wool or fine animal hair | Varies |
| 6205 20 | Cotton — men's or boys' shirts | Varies |
| 6205 20 00 | Mens or boys shirts - of cotton | Varies |
| 6205 20 10 | Handloom | Varies |
| 6205 20 20 | Embroidered with lucknow chikan craft | Varies |
| 6205 30 | Man-made fibres — men's or boys' shirts | Varies |
| 6205 30 00 | Mens or boys shirts - of man-made fibres | Varies |
| 6205 30 10 | Embroidered with lucknow chikan craft | Varies |
| 6205 90 | Other textile materials — men's or boys' shirts | Varies |
| 6205 90 10 | Mens or boys shirts - of other textile materials: of silk | Varies |
| 6205 90 11 | Khadi | Varies |
| 6205 90 12 | Embroidered with lucknow chikan craft | Varies |
← Chapter 62: Woven apparel and clothing accessories
Related HSN codes
6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt blouses6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers6207Men's or boys' singlets and other vests, underpants6203Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers6208Women's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips6202Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for men's or boys' shirts?
The HSN code for men's or boys' shirts is 6205, under Chapter 62 (Woven apparel and clothing accessories).
What is the GST rate on men's or boys' shirts?
It depends on the specific item: articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, of sale value not exceeding rs. 2500 per piece is 5%; articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, of sale value exceeding rs. 2500 per piece is 18%.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.