HSN Code for Unstitched Dress Material
- Product:
- Unstitched Dress Material
- HSN Code:
- 5208
- GST Rate:
- 5%
- Category:
- Fabric
- Chapter:
- 52 — Cotton
Quick Answer
The HSN code for Unstitched Dress Material is 5208. It belongs to the Fabric category. The applicable GST is 5%, based on the current verified data.
Verify before use: A set mixing fibres (for example a cotton top with a chiffon dupatta) is classified by the piece that gives it its essential character, usually the top. Confirm with your CA if unsure.
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About this product
Three-piece unstitched suit sets — top, bottom and dupatta lengths sold together — and single unstitched kurta pieces.
HSN Code
Unstitched dress material is woven fabric, not a garment, so it is classified by the fibre of the main fabric and taxed at the flat fabric rate with no ₹2,500 price limit.
| HSN Code | When it applies |
|---|---|
| 5208–5212 | Cotton suit pieces — lawn, cambric, khadi-look prints |
| 5407 / 5408 | Georgette, chiffon, crepe and art-silk suit pieces |
| 5007 | Pure silk suit pieces |
| 5111 / 5112 | Woollen and pashmina-blend suit pieces |
| 5810 | Suit material that is mainly embroidery sold in the piece |
What the digits mean
| Digits | Level | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Chapter | Cotton |
| 5208 | Heading | Unstitched Dress Material |
| 5208 xx | 6-digit subheading | Narrows down by fibre, weight or type — needed on invoices above ₹5 crore turnover |
| 5208 xx xx | 8-digit tariff item | Used for imports and exports, and optional on domestic invoices |
GST Rate
5% GST at any price — 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST within your state, or 5% IGST to another state.
Notified in Schedule I S. No. 326 (5007), 330 (5111 to 5113), 334 (5208 to 5212), 342 (5407, 5408) and 374 (5810) — fabrics and embroidery of Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), in force from 22/09/2025.
GST worked example
| Price per piece | GST | CGST + SGST | or IGST | Customer pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹1,000 | 5% | ₹25 + ₹25 | ₹50 | ₹1,050 |
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How it looks on your invoice
Print the HSN code in its own column against the item. Turnover up to ₹5 crore: at least 4 digits on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: at least 6 digits on every tax invoice.
Things to check before you bill
- The fibre decides the heading, not the look: a "silk-look" polyester is 5407, not 5007.
- For blends, use the fibre that is greatest by weight — the mill invoice or fabric tag shows the composition.
- Fabric sold by the metre is taxed at the flat fabric rate with no ₹2,500 limit, however costly it is.
- Once fabric is stitched into a garment or made-up article, it moves to chapter 61, 62 or 63 and the per-piece limit applies.
Also known as
Shopkeepers and suppliers also call it:
- unstitched suit
- dress material
- suit piece
- suit length
- 3 piece suit
- ladies suit material
- kurta piece
- lawn suit
- pakistani suit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for Unstitched Dress Material?
The HSN code for Unstitched Dress Material is 5208. Depending on the exact product it can also fall under 5208–5212, 5407 / 5408, 5007, 5111 / 5112, 5810. Unstitched dress material is woven fabric, not a garment, so it is classified by the fibre of the main fabric and taxed at the flat fabric rate with no ₹2,500 price limit.
What GST rate applies to Unstitched Dress Material?
5% GST at any price — 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST within your state, or 5% IGST to another state. Source: Schedule I S. No. 326 (5007), 330 (5111 to 5113), 334 (5208 to 5212), 342 (5407, 5408) and 374 (5810) — fabrics and embroidery 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.
Why can the HSN code for Unstitched Dress Material differ?
A set mixing fibres (for example a cotton top with a chiffon dupatta) is classified by the piece that gives it its essential character, usually the top. Confirm with your CA if unsure.
Last updated: 28/10/2026 · 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.
HSN & GST Rate Chart for Textile Shops
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