Chapter · Chapter 61 · Section XI, Textiles and textile articles
HS 61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
- Customs duty
- 10% to 20%
- 191 tariff items; Some with a minimum per unit
- Import policy
- Free
- Export policy
- Free
- Unit
- Varies
Search codesRates as on 19 Oct 2026
Codes under this chapter
17 codes. Duty and GST are set on the 8-digit tariff items; open the one that describes your goods.
| Code | Description | Customs duty | GST now | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6101 | Men’s or boys’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6103 | 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6102 | Women’s or girls’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104 | 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6103 | Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, biband brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6104 | Women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6105 | Men’s or boys’ shirts, knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6106 | Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6107 | Men’s or boys’ underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6108 | Women’s or girls’ slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, night dresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted | 10% to 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6109 | T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6110 | Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | units |
| 6111 | Babies’ garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | kg |
| 6112 | Track suits, ski suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted | 10% to 20% | 5% or 18% | kg or units |
| 6113 | Garments, made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading 5903, 5906 or 5907 | 20% | 5% or 18% | kg |
| 6114 | Other garments, knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | kg |
| 6115 | Pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | pairs or units |
| 6116 | Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted | 20% | 5% or 18% | pairs |
| 6117 | Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories | 20% | 5% | kg or units |
Importing into India
Duty is set on each 8-digit tariff item: open one of the codes above. Basic customs duty across its 191 tariff items: 10% to 20%. The rules below cover this whole code.
Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duty
None in force on this code as on 19 Oct 2026.
Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) of its tariff items
- Free: 190 tariff items
Exporting from India
Export duty
Nil. The Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act does not list these goods, so no export duty is charged.
Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule 2) of its tariff items
- Free: 190 tariff items
Nearby codes
Sources
- GSTN HSN code masterChecked 13 Oct 2026
- DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policyChecked 9 Oct 2026
- GST rate per HSN (archived GSTZen extract)Checked 29 Sep 2026
- Customs Tariff of India (First Schedule): sections, chapters, notes and statutory BCDChecked 19 Oct 2026
- BIS compulsory certification: products and Quality Control OrdersChecked 18 Oct 2026
- Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties in force (India)Checked 19 Oct 2026
- India's export duty (Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act and notifications 27/2011, 55/2022, 22/2024)Checked 18 Oct 2026
For information, not a customs ruling. Only notifications published in the Gazette have legal force; confirm the duty with your customs broker or ICEGATE before you price a deal.