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Helmets is classified under HSN heading 6506. GST as on 26 October 2026: 18%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Helmets?
GST on Helmets as on 26 October 2026: 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 6506 | If you sell other headgear under heading 6506, lined or trimmed or not, GST is 18%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 212 |
The GST rate on Helmets is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
6506 Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
650610 | Safety headgear |
65061010 | Speed glass welding helmets or other helmets |
65061020 | Headgear for ballistic protection |
65061090 | Other |
650691 | Of rubber or of plastics |
65069100 | Of rubber or of plastics |
65069200 | Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed other:of furskin |
650699 | Of other materials |
65069900 | Of other materials |
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
Other common items
- Paints
3208 - Ceramic tiles
6907 - Marble and granite
6802 - Plywood
4412 - Plastic (PVC) pipes
3917 - Aluminium sheets and sections
7604 - Steel angles and sections
7216 - Nails, screws and bolts
7317 - Locks
8301 - Sanitaryware (washbasins, toilets)
6910 - Printers
8443 - Voltage stabilizers, inverters and UPS
8504
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
