Men's or boys' shirts, woven (not knitted).
Shirt falls under HSN 6205, in chapter 62 (Woven apparel).
Woven men's shirts are heading 6205 and split by fibre. Knitted shirts go to 6105, and women's shirts and blouses to 6206. At Rs 2,500 or less per piece the rate is 5%; above that it is 18%.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 620520 | Men's shirts of cotton |
| 620530 | Men's shirts of man made fibres |
| 620590 | Men's shirts of other textile materials (linen, silk) |
The GST rate on shirt 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.
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 | 6205 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 620520, 620530, 620590 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 62 |
Here is how a line for shirt looks on a tax invoice within one state: 60 × piece at Rs 750.00 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirt | 6205 | 60 × piece | 750.00 | 45,000.00 | 1,125.00 | 1,125.00 | 47,250.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 2,250.00 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 (Woven apparel) covers: Clothing and accessories that are not knitted, such as shirts, trousers, suits and dresses.
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with shirt:
Shirt falls under HSN 6205: men's or boys' shirts, woven (not knitted). Common 6 digit codes are 620520 for men's shirts of cotton and 620530 for men's shirts of man made fibres.
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.
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code 6205 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 620520, 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.