GST rate and HSN code for bangles

Quick answer

GST on glass bangles is nil (HSN 7018) from 22 September 2025, and so are lac or shellac bangles and plastic bangles. Bangles of base metal or other imitation materials are imitation jewellery (7117) at 3%. Bangles of gold or silver are 3% under 7113. A choodi shop needs to know what each bangle is made of.

Clothing, footwear and jewellery · HSN 7018 · GST 3% or nil · Last checked 16 October 2026 against the CBIC notifications

HSN code and GST rate for bangles

GST rate by condition
Condition	HSN	GST	CGST + SGST	IGST	Schedule entry
Glass bangles (not of precious metal)	7018	Nil	Nil	Nil	Notification 10/2025-CT(Rate), S. No. 153
Lac / shellac bangles	7117	Nil	Nil	Nil	Notification 10/2025-CT(Rate), S. No. 154
Plastic bangles	3926	Nil	Nil	Nil	Notification 10/2025-CT(Rate), S. No. 119
Metal (imitation) bangles	7117	3%	1.5% + 1.5%	3%	Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule IV, S. No. 14

In force from 22 September 2025. Inside your State, half the rate is CGST and half SGST; for a buyer in another State the full rate is IGST (same entries in Notification 9/2025-IT(Rate)). Entry wording (shortened): “Glass bangles; bangles of lac/shellac; plastic bangles”.

What to print on the bill

Glass bangles: 7018 at 0%. Lac bangles: 0%. Plastic bangles: 3926 at 0%.
Metal or imitation bangles: 7117 at 3%.
Gold or silver bangles: 7113 at 3%.
HSN digits: 4 if your turnover last year was up to ₹5 crore, 6 above that; up to ₹5 crore you may leave HSN off bills to unregistered buyers (Notification 78/2020-CT). More in B2C bill rules.

Common mistakes

Billing metal kada as glass bangles at 0%.
Charging 3% on lac bangles.
Charging 18% on plastic bangles as plastic articles.

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Questions about GST on bangles

Are glass bangles taxable?

No. Glass bangles (except those made from precious metals) are nil (Notification 10/2025, S. No. 153).

Are plastic bangles exempt?

Yes. Plastic bangles are nil (Notification 10/2025, S. No. 119).

What is the GST on metal bangles?

Imitation bangles of base metal are 7117 at 3%.

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General information, not tax advice. Rates are taken from Notification No. 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (exempt goods) and Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025, as amended, and were last checked on 16 October 2026. The rate depends on the exact description and classification of your product: check it with your CA.