HSN code for socks.
Socks is classified under HSN code 6115 (PANTYHOSE, TIGHTS, STOCKINGS, SOCKS AND OTHER HOSIERY). The GST rate is 18% (condition-dependent — see the table below), effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
This code covers knitted or crocheted hosiery items worn on the legs and feet, including pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks, and specialized items like compression stockings for varicose veins. It also includes footwear without applied soles that are knitted or crocheted.
gst rates for socks
| gst | cgst + sgst | condition |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Sch I S.No 388 |
| 18% | 9% + 9% | Sch II S.No 197 |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22 · rate inherited from heading 61
invoice examples at 18%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 9%₹900
- SGST @ 9%₹900
- Invoice total₹11,800
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 18%₹18,000
- Invoice total₹1,18,000
also searched as
more specific codes under 6115
- 611510GRADUATED COMPRESSION HOSIERY FOR EXAMPLE, (STOCKINGS FOR VARICOSE VEINS)
- 61151100PANTY HOSE, TIGHTS, STOCKINGS, SOCKS AND OTHER HOSIERY, INCLUDING STOCKINGS FOR VARICOSE V
- 61151200PANTY HOSE, TIGHTS, STOCKINGS, SOCKS AND OTHER HOSIERY, INCLUDING STOCKINGS FOR VARICOSE V
- 61151910PANTY HOSE, TIGHTS, STOCKINGS, SOCKS AND OTHER HOSIERY, INCLUDING STOCKINGS FOR VARICOSE V
- 61151920PANTY HOSE, TIGHTS, STOCKINGS, SOCKS AND OTHER HOSIERY, INCLUDING STOCKINGS FOR VARICOSE V
- 61151930PANTY HOSE, TIGHTS, STOCKINGS, SOCKS AND OTHER HOSIERY, INCLUDING STOCKINGS FOR VARICOSE V
- 61151990PANTY HOSE, TIGHTS, STOCKINGS, SOCKS AND OTHER HOSIERY, INCLUDING STOCKINGS FOR VARICOSE V
- 61152010PANTY HOSE, TIGHTS, STOCKINGS, SOCKS AND OTHER HOSIERY, INCLUDING STOCKINGS FOR VARICOSE V
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 6115 code page → · chapter 61 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knit
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