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Imitation jewellery (Artificial jewellery) is classified under HSN heading 7117. It is also called covering jewellery. GST as on 26 October 2026: Nil or 3%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Imitation jewellery (Artificial jewellery)?
GST on Imitation jewellery (Artificial jewellery) as on 26 October 2026: Nil or 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | Nil | 7117 | No GST on lac or shellac bangles. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 154 |
| 3% | 3% | 7117 | If you sell imitation jewellery, other than lac or shellac bangles, GST is 3%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 14 |
GST rate on Imitation jewellery (Artificial jewellery) since 1 July 2017
The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 24 January 2018 | 3% |
| 25 January 2018 | today | Nil or 3% |
The GST rate on Imitation jewellery (Artificial jewellery) 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.
7117 Imitation jewellery
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
711711 | Cuff-links and studs |
71171100 | Cuff-links and studs |
711719 | Other |
71171910 | Bangles |
71171920 | German silver jewellery |
71171990 | Other |
711790 | Other |
71179010 | Jewellery studded with imitation pearls or imitation or synthetic stones |
71179090 | Other |
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
- Gold
7108 - Silver
7106 - Diamonds
7102 - Jewellery
7113 - Calculators
8470 - Switches, MCBs, sockets and fuses
8536 - Electric motors
8501 - Inverters, UPS and chargers
8504 - Electric irons, room heaters and kettles (Iron box)
8516 - Insulation tape and adhesive tape
3919 - Electricity, water and gas meters
9028 - Hand tools (hammers, pliers, spanners, screwdrivers)
8203
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.
