HSN code for cap.
Cap is classified under HSN code 6505 (HATS AND OTHER HEADGEAR, KNITTED OR CROCHETED, OR MADE UP). GST is 5% or 18% depending on the exact product — the table below shows which notification entry covers what.
This code covers hats, caps, and other headgear that are either knitted, crocheted, made from lace, felt, or other textile fabric in finished form. It also includes hair-nets made from any material, whether lined or trimmed.
GST rates for cap
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Hats (knitted/crocheted) or made up from lace or other textile fabrics | Sch I S.No 3949/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
| 18% | 9% + 9% | 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 | Sch II S.No 2119/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 6505 code page → · chapter 65 — Headgear and parts thereof
compiled from official CBIC sources · not tax advice — verify with your tax advisor before filing