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6212
GST: 12%

Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles — bras, shapewear

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📋 HSN Code Details

FieldValue
HSN Code6212
DescriptionBrassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles — bras, shapewear
GST Rate12%
CGST Rate6%
SGST Rate6%
IGST Rate12%
CategoryApparel
Chapter62

📖 About HSN Code 6212

HSN 6212 covers structured innerwear — bras, padded bras, underwired bras, girdles, corsets, and shapewear. This code applies regardless of whether the fabric is knitted or woven, as the product category is defined by function. Note the 12% GST rate (higher than most apparel).

🛒 Who Uses This HSN Code?

Bra sellers on Meesho (huge category), lingerie sellers on Amazon, shapewear sellers on Flipkart, plus-size innerwear sellers.

💡 GSTR-1 Filing Tip for Sellers

⚠️ Bras and structured lingerie = 12% GST under HSN 6212. Plain knitted panties and nightwear = 5% under 6108. For bra-panty sets sold together, the bra component (12% GST item) may determine the overall set's classification. Consult your CA for combo set GST treatment.

🧮 Quick GST Calculator — HSN 6212 @ 12%

GST comparison for ₹1,000 taxable value:

GST RateTaxable ValueGST AmountStatus
5% ₹1,000.00 ₹50.00
12% ₹1,000.00 ₹120.00 ✅ This HSN
18% ₹1,000.00 ₹180.00
28% ₹1,000.00 ₹280.00

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