Bath towels, hand towels and kitchen towels of terry or other fabric.
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Towel falls under HSN 6302, in chapter 63 (Other made up textiles).
Towels are made up linen of heading 6302 and follow the value rule for chapter 63: 5% up to Rs 2,500 per piece and 18% above. Terry towelling fabric sold by the metre is heading 5802 at 5%.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 630260 | Toilet and kitchen linen of terry towelling, of cotton |
| 630291 | Other toilet and kitchen linen of cotton |
| 630293 | Toilet and kitchen linen of man made fibres |
The GST rate on towel is 5% or 18%. Before 22 September 2025 it was 5% or 12%. 5% when the sale value is up to Rs 2,500 per piece; 18% above (from 22 September 2025). Terry fabric in the piece is 5%.
| GST rate | Within a state | Between states |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% | IGST 5% |
| 18% | CGST 9% + SGST 9% | IGST 18% |
Compare other goods on the GST rates list.
The number of digits depends on your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year.
| Turnover last year | Digits | Write |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs 5 crore | 4 on B2B invoices, optional on B2C | 6302 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 630260, 630291, 630293 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 63 |
Here is how a line for towel looks on a tax invoice within one state: 100 × towel at Rs 220.00 each, taxed at 5%. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towel | 6302 | 100 × towel | 220.00 | 22,000.00 | 550.00 | 550.00 | 23,100.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 1,100.00 instead of CGST and SGST. Make the full invoice with the GST invoice format: it fills in the tax split, round off and amount in words.
Chapter 63 (Other made up textiles) covers: Blankets, bed linen, towels, curtains, sacks, tents, worn clothing and rags.
Other pages in chapter 63
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with towel:
Towel falls under HSN 6302: bath towels, hand towels and kitchen towels of terry or other fabric. Common 6 digit codes are 630260 for toilet and kitchen linen of terry towelling, of cotton and 630291 for other toilet and kitchen linen of cotton.
5% when the sale value is up to Rs 2,500 per piece; 18% above (from 22 September 2025). Terry fabric in the piece is 5%.
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code 6302 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 630260, on every invoice. Shipping bills and bills of entry need the full 8 digit code from the Customs Tariff.
Rates checked on 13 October 2026 against the GST rate notifications in force (GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025). Descriptions are in our own words and are a guide, not a ruling: for a disputed or high value item, check the notification or ask your tax adviser.