GST rate and HSN code for jeans and trousers
GST on jeans is 5% from 22 September 2025 when the sale value is up to ₹2,500 a piece, and 18% above ₹2,500. Men's jeans and trousers are HSN 6203 and women's are 6204, since denim is woven. Jeans above ₹2,500 moved from 12% to 18%. Leggings and jeggings that are knitted fall in Chapter 61.
HSN code and GST rate for jeans and trousers
| Condition | HSN | GST | CGST + SGST | IGST | Schedule entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale value up to ₹2,500 a piece | 6203 / 6204 | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | 5% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 389 |
| Sale value above ₹2,500 a piece | 6203 / 6204 | 18% | 9% + 9% | 18% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule II, S. No. 198 |
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): “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted (Chapter 61) or not knitted or crocheted (Chapter 62)”.
What changed in September 2025
| Condition | Before 22 Sep 2025 | From 22 Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale value above ₹2,500 a piece | 12% | 18% |
Old rate as listed in Annexure I of the PIB release on the 56th GST Council meeting (3 September 2025).
What to print on the bill
- Print 6203 for men's and boys' jeans, 6204 for women's and girls'.
- Check each pair's sale value against ₹2,500.
- Knitted jeggings: Chapter 61, same price rule.
- 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
- Using 6203 for women's jeans.
- Billing all jeans at 5% regardless of price.
- Treating two pairs sold in a "buy 2" offer as one piece when checking the ₹2,500 limit.
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Questions about GST on jeans and trousers
What is the HSN code for jeans?
6203 for men's and boys', 6204 for women's and girls' (woven trousers).
What is the GST on jeans above ₹2,500?
18% (Schedule II, S. No. 198), up from 12%.
How does a 'buy 2 for ₹4,000' offer work?
Each piece's sale value is what counts. ₹2,000 a piece is 5%. Ask your CA how your offer splits the price.
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General information, not tax advice. Rates are taken from 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.