Artificial JewelleryHSN Code & GST Rate
The HSN code for artificial jewellery is 7117. Published sources disagree on the GST rate for this heading, so confirm it against the current CBIC notification before invoicing.
Imitation jewellery made from base metal, plastic, beads and synthetic stones.
HSN code
7117
GST rate
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Sources disagree on this rate
Published guides quote different rates for this heading, and several have not been updated since the September 2025 slab change. Rather than pick one and sound confident, we would rather you check. Confirm against the current CBIC notification for your exact product, or ask your CA. A wrong rate on an invoice is your liability.
The mistake sellers make with 7117
The gold-plating question decides this code. Jewellery of base metal with a thin decorative plating stays imitation jewellery in 7117. But if the precious metal content is more than a trivial plating, it moves to 7113 and a completely different rate. Sellers describing products as 'gold plated' in the title while classifying as imitation should be able to evidence that the plating is decorative only.
Where 7117 splits
The 4-digit heading is what most sellers report, but it divides further. If you report 6 or 8 digits, these are the branches under 7117:
| Code | Covers |
|---|---|
| 7117 11 | Cuff links and studs of base metal |
| 7117 19 | Other imitation jewellery of base metal |
| 7117 90 | Imitation jewellery of other materials |
Selling this on a marketplace
Artificial jewellery is one of the highest-volume Meesho categories and one of the most aggressively priced, which makes rate errors expensive at scale — a few percentage points across thousands of low-value orders adds up faster than sellers expect.
Once the code is settled, the GST calculator will add or remove GST from any price, and the profit calculators show what you actually keep after marketplace fees.
If a rate you found elsewhere does not match this page, check the date on it. The 12% and 28% slabs were removed on 22 September 2025 — see the full before-and-after slab table.
Common questions
What is the HSN code for artificial jewellery?+
The HSN code for artificial jewellery is 7117. Published sources disagree on the GST rate for this heading, so confirm it against the current CBIC notification before invoicing. Imitation jewellery made from base metal, plastic, beads and synthetic stones.
What is the GST rate on artificial jewellery?+
Published sources genuinely disagree on this heading, so we do not print a single number. Confirm the rate for your exact product against the current CBIC notification, or ask a CA, before you invoice.
What is the most common mistake with HSN 7117?+
The gold-plating question decides this code. Jewellery of base metal with a thin decorative plating stays imitation jewellery in 7117. But if the precious metal content is more than a trivial plating, it moves to 7113 and a completely different rate. Sellers describing products as 'gold plated' in the title while classifying as imitation should be able to evidence that the plating is decorative only.
How many digits of HSN should I put on my invoice?+
7117 is the 4-digit heading. Depending on your turnover you may need to report 6 or 8 digits, and exports need the full 8-digit tariff item. Check the current requirement for your turnover band on the GST portal.
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