HSN code for saree.
Saree is classified under HSN code 5208 (WOVEN FABRICS OF COTTON, CONTAINING 85% OR MORE BY WEIGHT). The GST rate is 5%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
Woven cotton fabrics that are at least 85% cotton by weight and weigh no more than 200 grams per square meter. These are lightweight cotton cloth materials used for garments, home textiles, and various fabric applications.
gst rate for saree
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | to 5212 Woven fabrics of cotton | Sch I S.No 3349/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
invoice examples at 5%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 5% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 2.5%₹250
- SGST @ 2.5%₹250
- Invoice total₹10,500
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 5% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 5%₹5,000
- Invoice total₹1,05,000
also searched as
more specific codes under 5208
- 520811PLAIN WEAVE, WEIGHING NOT MORE THAN 100 G/M :
- 520812PLAIN WEAVE, WEIGHING MORE THAN 100 G/M2:
- 5208133-THREAD OR 4-THREAD TWILL, INCLUDING CROSS TWILL :
- 520819OTHER FABRICS:
- 520821PLAIN WEAVE, WEIGHING NOT MORE THAN 100G/M2:
- 520822PLAIN WEAVE, WEIGHING MORE THAN 100 G/M2 :
- 5208233-THREAD OR 4-THREAD TWILL, INCLUDING CROSS TWILL :
- 520829OTHER FABRICS :
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 5208 code page → · chapter 52 — Cotton
compiled from official CBIC sources · not tax advice — verify with your tax advisor before filing