Jeans HSN Code 6203 and GST Rate
Denim jeans and other trousers of cotton, for men and women.
- HSN code
- 6203
- GST rate
- 5% or 18%
- Chapter
- 62: Woven apparel
- Before 22 Sep 2025
- 5% or 12%
What is the HSN code for jeans?
Jeans falls under HSN 6203, in chapter 62 (Woven apparel).
Jeans are woven cotton trousers: 620342 for men and 620462 for women. Denim fabric sold by the metre is heading 5209 at 5%. The garment rate follows the Rs 2,500 per piece limit.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 620342 | Men's or boys' trousers and shorts of cotton (jeans) |
| 620462 | Women's or girls' trousers and shorts of cotton |
| 620343 | Men's trousers of synthetic fibres |
GST rate on jeans
The GST rate on jeans 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 Rs 2,500 per piece (from 22 September 2025). Before that the limit was Rs 1,000, with 5% up to it and 12% above.
| 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.
Which HSN digits to write on your invoice
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 | 6203 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 620342, 620462, 620343 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 62 |
Sample GST invoice line for jeans
Here is how a line for jeans looks on a tax invoice within one state: 40 × piece at Rs 1,100.00 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeans | 6203 | 40 × piece | 1,100.00 | 44,000.00 | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 | 46,200.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 2,200.00 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 62 at a glance
Chapter 62 (Woven apparel) covers: Clothing and accessories that are not knitted, such as shirts, trousers, suits and dresses.
Related HSN codes
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with jeans:
Frequently asked questions
What is the HSN code for jeans?
Jeans falls under HSN 6203: denim jeans and other trousers of cotton, for men and women. Common 6 digit codes are 620342 for men's or boys' trousers and shorts of cotton (jeans) and 620462 for women's or girls' trousers and shorts of cotton.
What is the GST rate on jeans?
5% when the sale value is up to Rs 2,500 per piece; 18% above Rs 2,500 per piece (from 22 September 2025). Before that the limit was Rs 1,000, with 5% up to it and 12% above.
How many digits of the jeans HSN code go on a GST invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code 6203 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 620342, 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.