HSN Code for Kurta / Kurti
- Product:
- Kurta / Kurti
- HSN Code:
- 6211
- GST Rate:
- 5% up to ₹2,500 per piece; 18% above
- Category:
- Garment
Quick Answer
The HSN code for Kurta / Kurti is 6211. It belongs to the Garment category. The applicable GST is 5% up to ₹2,500 per piece; 18% above, based on the current verified data.
Verify before use: Kurtas are classified under different headings by different businesses. Confirm the heading with your CA. The GST rate is the same whichever chapter 61/62 heading applies.
About this product
Men's kurtas and women's kurtis, sold alone or as kurta-pyjama and kurta-salwar sets.
HSN Code
A kurta is a garment of chapter 62 (woven) or 61 (knitted), so the GST rule is certain. The exact heading is not settled in practice: kurtas and kurta-salwar sets are commonly shown under 6211, and shirt-style kurtas under 6205 (men) or 6206 (women).
| HSN Code | When it applies |
|---|---|
| 6211 | Kurtas and kurta-salwar sets (other garments), woven |
| 6206 | Women's shirt-style kurtis and tunics, woven |
| 6205 | Men's shirt-style kurtas, woven |
| 6114 / 6106 | Knitted kurtas and kurtis |
GST Rate
5% GST when the sale value is ₹2,500 or less per piece, and 18% when it is more than ₹2,500 per piece. The limit applies to each piece's value before GST.
Notified in Schedule I S. No. 388, 389 / Schedule II S. No. 197, 198 (chapters 61, 62) of Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), in force from 22/09/2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for Kurta / Kurti?
The HSN code for Kurta / Kurti is 6211. Depending on the exact product it can also fall under 6206, 6205, 6114 / 6106. A kurta is a garment of chapter 62 (woven) or 61 (knitted), so the GST rule is certain. The exact heading is not settled in practice: kurtas and kurta-salwar sets are commonly shown under 6211, and shirt-style kurtas under 6205 (men) or 6206 (women).
What GST rate applies to Kurta / Kurti?
5% GST when the sale value is ₹2,500 or less per piece, and 18% when it is more than ₹2,500 per piece. The limit applies to each piece's value before GST. Source: Schedule I S. No. 388, 389 / Schedule II S. No. 197, 198 (chapters 61, 62) of Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), in force from 22 September 2025.
How do I use an HSN code on an invoice?
Print the HSN code against each item on your tax invoice. If your aggregate annual turnover is up to ₹5 crore, B2B invoices must show at least 4 digits; above ₹5 crore, every tax invoice must show at least 6 digits. The same codes go into the HSN-wise summary of your GSTR-1.
Does the ₹2,500 limit apply per piece or per bill?
Per piece. Each kurta / kurti is taxed on its own sale value, so a bill with three pieces of ₹1,000 each is 5% on every piece, even though the bill total is ₹3,000.
Why can the HSN code for Kurta / Kurti differ?
Kurtas are classified under different headings by different businesses. Confirm the heading with your CA. The GST rate is the same whichever chapter 61/62 heading applies.
Last updated: 04/10/2026 · Source: Customs Tariff Act, 1975 — First Schedule (HSN); GST rates from Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), 17/09/2025 (CBIC). For guidance only — confirm the classification of your exact product before using it for tax compliance.