Men's ShirtHSN Code & GST Rate
The HSN code for men's shirt is 6205, and the GST rate is 5%.
Men's and boys' shirts made from woven fabric — formal, casual and check shirts.
HSN code
6205
GST rate
5%
The mistake sellers make with 6205
6205 is woven men's shirts. The neighbouring code 6203 covers men's suits, jackets and trousers — not shirts — so a seller listing 'men's shirt and trouser set' has two different codes in one product. For a genuine set sold as one SKU, classification follows the essential character of the set, which is usually the higher-value component.
Where 6205 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 6205:
| Code | Covers |
|---|---|
| 6205 20 | Shirts of cotton |
| 6205 30 | Shirts of man-made fibres |
| 6205 90 | Shirts of other textile materials |
What this looks like on an invoice
| Taxable value | ₹749.00 |
|---|---|
| CGST @ 2.5% | ₹18.73 |
| SGST @ 2.5% | ₹18.73 |
| Invoice total | ₹786.45 |
A ₹749 formal shirt sold within your state. On an interstate sale the same ₹37.45 is charged as a single IGST line instead of the CGST/SGST split.
Selling this on a marketplace
Amazon's Clothing category requires HSN at the parent-ASIN level, so a shirt listing with size variants carries one code across all variants. That is correct — size does not change classification.
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 men's shirt?+
The HSN code for men's shirt is 6205, and the GST rate is 5%. Men's and boys' shirts made from woven fabric — formal, casual and check shirts.
What is the GST rate on men's shirt?+
Under the slab structure effective 22 September 2025, men's shirt under HSN 6205 attracts 5% GST. On a sale within your own state this splits into CGST and SGST at half each; on an interstate sale it is charged as a single IGST amount.
What is the most common mistake with HSN 6205?+
6205 is woven men's shirts. The neighbouring code 6203 covers men's suits, jackets and trousers — not shirts — so a seller listing 'men's shirt and trouser set' has two different codes in one product. For a genuine set sold as one SKU, classification follows the essential character of the set, which is usually the higher-value component.
How many digits of HSN should I put on my invoice?+
6205 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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