HSN Code for Waistcoat / Nehru Jacket
- Product:
- Waistcoat / Nehru Jacket
- HSN Code:
- 6211
- GST Rate:
- 5% up to ₹2,500 per piece; 18% above
- Category:
- Garment
- Chapter:
- 62 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
Quick Answer
The HSN code for Waistcoat / Nehru Jacket 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: Some businesses show Nehru jackets under 6203 (men's jackets). Confirm the heading with your CA. The GST rate is the same either way.
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About this product
Sleeveless waistcoats, Nehru jackets, Modi jackets and bandi worn over kurtas and shirts.
HSN Code
A woven waistcoat sold on its own is usually classified under 6211 (other garments). When it comes as part of a two- or three-piece suit it stays with the suit under 6203 or 6204. Knitted waistcoats are 6110.
| HSN Code | When it applies |
|---|---|
| 6211 | Woven waistcoats sold on their own, including Nehru and Modi jackets |
| 6203 / 6204 | A waistcoat sold as part of a suit |
| 6110 | Knitted waistcoats and sleeveless sweaters |
What the digits mean
| Digits | Level | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Chapter | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted |
| 6211 | Heading | Waistcoat / Nehru Jacket |
| 6211 xx | 6-digit subheading | Narrows down by fibre, weight or type — needed on invoices above ₹5 crore turnover |
| 6211 xx xx | 8-digit tariff item | Used for imports and exports, and optional on domestic invoices |
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.
GST worked example
| Price per piece | GST | CGST + SGST | or IGST | Customer pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | 5% | ₹50 + ₹50 | ₹100 | ₹2,100 |
| ₹3,000 | 18% | ₹270 + ₹270 | ₹540 | ₹3,540 |
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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
- Knitted garments are chapter 61, woven garments chapter 62 — check the fabric, not the style.
- Many headings split by who the garment is for: men's and boys' versus women's and girls'.
- The ₹2,500 limit is per piece, on that piece's sale value before GST — never on the bill total.
- A discount shown on the invoice reduces the sale value, so it can move a piece from 18% to 5%.
Also known as
Shopkeepers and suppliers also call it:
- waistcoat
- nehru jacket
- modi jacket
- bandi
- sadri
- koti
- vest coat
- half jacket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for Waistcoat / Nehru Jacket?
The HSN code for Waistcoat / Nehru Jacket is 6211. Depending on the exact product it can also fall under 6203 / 6204, 6110. A woven waistcoat sold on its own is usually classified under 6211 (other garments). When it comes as part of a two- or three-piece suit it stays with the suit under 6203 or 6204. Knitted waistcoats are 6110.
What GST rate applies to Waistcoat / Nehru Jacket?
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 waistcoat / nehru jacket 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 Waistcoat / Nehru Jacket differ?
Some businesses show Nehru jackets under 6203 (men's jackets). Confirm the heading with your CA. The GST rate is the same either way.
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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- Every textile product in the finder with its HSN code
- Alternative codes by fibre, weight and knitted / woven
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