Tariff item · Chapter 62 · Section XI, Textiles and textile articles
HS 6203 12 00Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace oveb ralls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): of synthetic fibres
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted › Of synthetic fibres
- Customs duty
- 20%
- Tariff rate
- GST now
- 5% or 18%
- depending on the goods
- Import policy
- Free
- Export policy
- Free
- Unit
- units
- Duty in China
- 5.2%
- On Indian goods
Importing into India
What customs charges, what trade agreements take off, and the rules the goods must meet.
Customs duty
| Duty | Rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Basic customs duty (BCD), MFN rate | 20% | Assessable value |
| Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) | Nil | Assessable value11/2021-Customs, S.No. 17 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) | 10% of BCD, AIDC and Health Cess | BCD + AIDC |
| Integrated GST (IGST) | 5% or 18% | Assessable value + BCD + AIDC + SWS |
Lower duty under trade agreements
| Agreement | Customs duty | Goods from |
|---|---|---|
| Duty-free tariff preference for LDCs | 0% | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Comoros, Laos, Lesotho, Madagascar, Myanmar, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, Somalia, Chad, Timor-Leste, Yemen, Zambia |
| India–Japan CEPA | 0% | Japan |
| India–Korea CEPA | 0% | South Korea |
| India–Oman CEPA20/2026-Customs | 0% | Oman |
| India–Sri Lanka FTA | 0% | Sri Lanka |
| India–UAE CEPA | 0% | United Arab Emirates |
| India–UK CETA29/2026-Customs | 0% | United Kingdom |
| SAFTA | 0% | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal |
| ASEAN–India FTA | 5% | Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam |
| India–Malaysia CECA | 5% | Malaysia |
| SAFTA | 5% | Sri Lanka |
| Duty-free tariff preference for LDCs | 8% | Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Togo, Tanzania, Uganda |
| SAPTA | 8% | Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal |
Goods from Pakistan pay 200%.
Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duty
None in force on this code as on 19 Oct 2026.
Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS))
- Free.
Notes on these rates
- BCD is the statutory tariff rate from a one-time snapshot of the Indian Trade Portal. Exemption notifications (such as 45/2025-Customs) and tariff changes made after the snapshot, including the Finance Act 2026 changes from 1 May 2026, are not applied.
- IGST comes from our archived GST table, which still has the 12% and 28% slabs, so it may pre-date the GST rate changes of 22 September 2025. Check the current rate.
- AIDC, Health Cess and the SWS exemptions are read from notifications 11/2021-Customs, 08/2020-Customs and 11/2018-Customs as amended (to 16/2026-Customs), and the notifications that lower AIDC for a while. SWS is 10% of BCD, AIDC and Health Cess together (Finance Act 2018, s.110), never of anti-dumping, countervailing or safeguard duty or IGST.
- AIDC is Nil (S.No. 17 of 11/2021-Customs, which exempts all goods it does not name).
- Not included: GST compensation cess, anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties, and exemptions or concessions such as end-use, EOU/SEZ or project imports.
- This does not check whether the import is allowed (DGFT import policy, licences, quality-control orders). The HS code explorer shows the import policy.
- This is an estimate, not an assessment. Confirm the duty with your customs broker or ICEGATE's duty calculator before you price a deal.
GST
IGST on imports is the GST rate. Rates changed on 22 September 2025.
- Now 5% or 18%, depending on the goods.
- Until 21 September 2025 5% or 12%, depending on the goods.
- Change: Changed.
The rules that set it now
| Notification | Goods | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)Schedule I, S.No. 389 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, of sale value not exceeding Rs. 2500 per piece | 5% |
| 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)Schedule II, S.No. 198 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, of sale value exceeding Rs. 2500 per piece | 18% |
History
| Period | Rate | Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Until 21 Sep 2025 | 5% or 12% | 1/2017-Central Tax (Rate) |
| From 22 Sep 2025 | 5% or 18% | 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) |
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.
Duty drawback (All Industry Rates)
| Drawback item | Goods | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6203Special Advance Authorisation | Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear) | — | — |
| 620301Special Advance Authorisation | Suits (combination comprising of at least one trouser and one jacket) | — | — |
| 62030101Special Advance Authorisation | Of Cotton | 1.3% | — |
| 62030102Special Advance Authorisation | Of Blend containing Cotton and Man Made Fibre | 1.3% | — |
| 62030103Special Advance Authorisation | Of Man Made Fibres | 1.3% | — |
| 62030104Special Advance Authorisation | Of Silk (other than containing Noil silk) | 0.9% | — |
| 62030105Special Advance Authorisation | Of Wool | 0.9% | — |
| 62030106Special Advance Authorisation | Of Blend containing Wool and Man Made Fibre | 0.9% | — |
| 62030199Special Advance Authorisation | Of Others | 0.9% | — |
| 620302Special Advance Authorisation | Jackets, blazers | — | — |
| 62030201Special Advance Authorisation | Of Cotton | 1.3% | — |
| 62030202Special Advance Authorisation | Of Blend containing Cotton and Man Made Fibre | 1.3% | — |
| 62030203Special Advance Authorisation | Of Man Made Fibres | 1.3% | — |
| 62030204Special Advance Authorisation | Of Silk (other than containing Noil silk) | 0.9% | — |
| 62030205Special Advance Authorisation | Of Wool | 0.9% | — |
| 62030206Special Advance Authorisation | Of Blend containing Wool and Man Made Fibre | 0.9% | — |
| 62030207Special Advance Authorisation | Of Cotton containing 1% or more by weight of spandex/ lycra/elastane | 1.3% | — |
| 62030208Special Advance Authorisation | Of fabrics coated, covered or laminated with polyurethance | 1.3% | — |
| 62030299Special Advance Authorisation | Of Others | 0.9% | — |
| 620303Special Advance Authorisation | Trousers, full pants | — | — |
| 62030301Special Advance Authorisation | Of Cotton | 1.3% | — |
| 62030302Special Advance Authorisation | Of Blend containing Cotton and Man Made Fibre | 1.3% | — |
| 62030303Special Advance Authorisation | Of Man Made Fibres | 1.3% | — |
| 62030304Special Advance Authorisation | Of Silk (other than containing Noil silk) | 0.9% | — |
| 62030305Special Advance Authorisation | Of Wool | 0.9% | — |
| 62030306Special Advance Authorisation | Of Blend containing Wool and Man Made Fibre | 0.9% | — |
| 62030307Special Advance Authorisation | Of Cotton containing 1% or more by weight of spandex/ lycra/elastane | 1.3% | — |
| 62030399Special Advance Authorisation | Of Others | 0.9% | — |
| 620304Special Advance Authorisation | Others (including capri/three- fourth pants and ensembles) | — | — |
| 62030401Special Advance Authorisation | Of Cotton | 1.3% | — |
| 62030402Special Advance Authorisation | Of Blend containing Cotton and Man Made Fibre | 1.3% | — |
| 62030403Special Advance Authorisation | Of Man Made Fibres | 1.3% | — |
| 62030404Special Advance Authorisation | Of Silk (other than containing Noil silk) | 0.9% | — |
| 62030405Special Advance Authorisation | Of Wool | 0.9% | — |
| 62030406Special Advance Authorisation | Of Blend containing Wool and Man Made Fibre | 0.9% | — |
| 62030407Special Advance Authorisation | Of Cotton containing 1% or more by weight of spandex/ lycra/elastane | 1.3% | — |
| 62030499Special Advance Authorisation | Of Others | 0.9% | — |
| 6203 | Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear) | — | — |
| 620301 | Suits (combination comprising of at least one trouser and one jacket) | — | — |
| 62030101 | Of Cotton | 3.3% | Rs. 90 per Piece |
| 62030102 | Of Blend containing Cotton and Man Made Fibre | 3.5% | Rs. 73.8 per Piece |
| 62030103 | Of Man Made Fibres | 4.7% | Rs. 89.6 per Piece |
| 62030104 | Of Silk (other than containing Noil silk) | 5.1% | Rs. 695 per Piece |
| 62030105 | Of Wool | 3.3% | Rs. 229 per Piece |
| 62030106 | Of Blend containing Wool and Man Made Fibre | 3% | Rs. 145 per Piece |
| 62030199 | Of Others | 2.4% | Rs. 92.1 per Piece |
| 620302 | Jackets, blazers | — | — |
| 62030201 | Of Cotton | 2.9% | Rs. 63 per Piece |
| 62030202 | Of Blend containing Cotton and Man Made Fibre | 3.4% | Rs. 42.8 per Piece |
| 62030203 | Of Man Made Fibres | 4.7% | Rs. 120.3 per Piece |
| 62030204 | Of Silk (other than containing Noil silk) | 5.1% | Rs. 379 per Piece |
| 62030205 | Of Wool | 3.3% | Rs. 141.6 per Piece |
| 62030206 | Of Blend containing Wool and Man Made Fibre | 3% | Rs. 128.2 per Piece |
| 62030207 | Of Cotton containing 1% or more by weight of spandex/ lycra/elastane | 4.1% | Rs. 53 per Piece |
| 62030208 | Of fabrics coated, covered or laminated with polyurethance | 4.9% | Rs. 196 per Piece |
| 62030299 | Of Others | 2.4% | Rs. 64.8 per Piece |
| 620303 | Trousers, full pants | — | — |
| 62030301 | Of Cotton | 3.3% | Rs. 36.1 per Piece |
| 62030302 | Of Blend containing Cotton and Man Made Fibre | 3% | Rs. 31 per Piece |
| 62030303 | Of Man Made Fibres | 2.9% | Rs. 35.5 per Piece |
| 62030304 | Of Silk (other than containing Noil silk) | 5.1% | Rs. 316.2 per Piece |
| 62030305 | Of Wool | 2.5% | Rs. 98 per Piece |
| 62030306 | Of Blend containing Wool and Man Made Fibre | 2.6% | Rs. 51.5 per Piece |
| 62030307 | Of Cotton containing 1% or more by weight of spandex/ lycra/elastane | 2.5% | Rs. 33.4 per Piece |
| 62030399 | Of Others | 2.5% | Rs. 27.4 per Piece |
| 620304 | Others (including capri/three-fourth pants and ensembles) | — | — |
| 62030401 | Of Cotton | 2.2% | Rs. 32.2 per Piece |
| 62030402 | Of Blend containing Cotton and Man Made Fibre | 3.4% | Rs. 33.5 per Piece |
| 62030403 | Of Man Made Fibres | 3.9% | Rs. 48.3 per Piece |
| 62030404 | Of Silk (other than containing Noil silk) | 5.1% | Rs. 63.8 per Piece |
| 62030405 | Of Wool | 2.5% | Rs. 39 per Piece |
| 62030406 | Of Blend containing Wool and Man Made Fibre | 2.6% | Rs. 25.3 per Piece |
| 62030407 | Of Cotton containing 1% or more by weight of spandex/ lycra/elastane | 2.8% | Rs. 16.4 per Piece |
| 62030499 | Of Others | 1.4% | — |
Drawback items follow the 4-digit heading, not the 8-digit code: claim the one that describes your goods. Rates of notification 77/2023-Customs (N.T.) as amended, in force on 19 Oct 2026.
Export incentives (RoDTEP and RoSCTL)
- RoDTEP, Appendix 4R (exports from the domestic tariff area): Not listed: this item earns nothing under it.
- RoDTEP, Appendix 4RE (exports under Advance Authorisation, EOU or SEZ): Not listed: this item earns nothing under it.
- RoSCTL (garments and made-ups): In force until 31 Dec 2026: the rate depends on the garment and its fibres, in the table below.
| RoSCTL item | Goods | State + central | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62030103For this code | Suits (combination comprising of at least one trouser and one jacket): Of Man Made Fibres | 2.65% + 2.1% = 4.75%Fabric imported duty free (Special AA): 1.37% + 1.08% | Rs. 54.6 per piece + Rs. 43.3 per piece |
| 62030102On a condition | Suits (combination comprising of at least one trouser and one jacket): Of Blend containing Cotton and Man Made FibreIf a blend containing cotton and man-made fibre | 3.13% + 2.28% = 5.41%Fabric imported duty free (Special AA): 1.37% + 1.08% | Rs. 64.2 per piece + Rs. 46.8 per piece |
| 62030106On a condition | Suits (combination comprising of at least one trouser and one jacket): Of Blend containing Wool and Man Made FibreIf a blend containing wool and man-made fibre | 2.65% + 2.1% = 4.75%Fabric imported duty free (Special AA): 1.37% + 1.08% | Rs. 140.1 per piece + Rs. 111 per piece |
The rebate is the state part plus the central part, each the lower of its rate on the FOB value and its cap on the quantity. Rates of notification 14/26/2016-IT (Vol.II) of 08.03.2019, continued unchanged since; FIBC as revised on 01.10.2024. The rate follows the actual fibre mix, which an 8-digit code does not record: claim the item that describes your goods.
Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule 2)
- Free.
What buyers pay abroad: import duty in the US, UK, EU and Australia for 6203 12, and China's below.
China: the same goods (6203 12)
China shares the first 6 digits with India and splits them into 10-digit codes of its own: 1 in force and 2 expired under 6203 12. Exporters see what China charges Indian goods; importers see the rebate and licences their Chinese supplier deals with.
| China code | Goods | Duty on Indian goods | MFN | Import VAT | Export rebate | Licences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6203.12.00.00 | Men's suits of synthetic fibres合纤制男式西服套装 | 5.2%APTA rate, with an APTA certificate of origin | 8% | 13% | 13% | None |
- India is a member of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA). With an APTA certificate of origin, Indian goods pay China's APTA rate where the line has one; China applies the lower of that and its provisional rate.
- The export VAT rebate is what China refunds its own exporters. When China cuts it, Chinese export prices tend to rise.
Every Chinese code in full
6203.12.00Men's suits of synthetic fibres
6203.12.00.00Men's suits of synthetic fibres合纤制男式西服套装
Containing 36% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair含羊毛或动物细毛36%及以上
- Unit
- set / kg
- MFN import duty
- 8%
- Provisional import duty
- None
- General import duty
- 130%
- Import VAT
- 13%
- Consumption tax
- 0%
- Export duty
- 0%
- Provisional export duty
- None
- Export VAT rebate
- 13%
- Updated by China
- 23 Aug 2026
Licences and certificates
None.
Inspection and quarantine
None.
What the customs declaration must state
- 0.Brand type品牌类型
- 1.Export preferential status出口享惠情况
- 2.Weaving method (woven, etc.)织造方法(机织等)
- 3.Type (suits)种类(西服套装)
- 4.Category (men's)类别(男式)
- 5.Ingredient content成分含量
- 6.Brand (Chinese or foreign names)品牌(中文或外文名称)
- 7.Item number货号
- 8.Composition and quantity of sets套装组成及数量
- 9.GTIN
- 10.CAS
- 11.Other其他
China's agreement rates
- ASEAN
- 0%
- Chile
- 0%
- Pakistan
- 8.8%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Peru
- 0%
- Costa Rica
- 0%
- Switzerland
- 0%
- Iceland
- 0%
- Australia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 0%
- Georgia
- 0%
- Mauritius
- 0%
- Maldives
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- Nicaragua
- 3.2%
- Ecuador
- 6.4%
- Serbia
- 6.4%
- Hong Kong
- 0%
- Macao
- 0%
- Asia-Pacific (APTA)
- 5.2%
RCEP rates
- Australia
- 0%
- Brunei
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 8.8%
- Laos
- 0%
- Malaysia
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Singapore
- 0%
- Thailand
- 0%
- Vietnam
- 0%
- Japan
- 9.5%
- Indonesia
- 0%
- Philippines
- 0%
- Myanmar
- 0%
CIQ codes
- 6203120000301Men's suits of synthetic fibres (children's clothing)合纤制男式西服套装(儿童服装)
- 6203120000302Men's suits, of synthetic fibres (adults' garments (not underwear))合纤制男式西服套装(成人服装(非内衣))
6203.12.00.10Men's suits of synthetic fibres合纤制男式西服套装Expired
Containing 36% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair含羊毛或动物细毛36%及以上
- Unit
- set / kg
- MFN import duty
- 8%
- Provisional import duty
- None
- General import duty
- 130%
- Import VAT
- 13%
- Consumption tax
- None
- Export duty
- 0%
- Provisional export duty
- None
- Export VAT rebate
- 13%
- Updated by China
- 1 Jan 2025
Licences and certificates
None.
Inspection and quarantine
None.
What the customs declaration must state
- 0.Brand type品牌类型
- 1.Export preferential status出口享惠情况
- 2.Weaving method (woven, etc.)织造方法(机织等)
- 3.Type (suits)种类(西服套装)
- 4.Category (men's)类别(男式)
- 5.Ingredient content成分含量
- 6.Brand (Chinese or foreign names)品牌(中文或外文名称)
- 7.Item number货号
- 8.Composition and quantity of sets套装组成及数量
- 9.GTIN
- 10.CAS
- 11.Other其他
China's agreement rates
- ASEAN
- 0%
- Chile
- 0%
- Pakistan
- 8.8%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Peru
- 0%
- Costa Rica
- 0%
- Switzerland
- 1.8%
- Iceland
- 0%
- Australia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 3.5%
- Georgia
- 0%
- Mauritius
- 0%
RCEP rates
- Australia
- 0%
- Brunei
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- Laos
- 0%
- Malaysia
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Singapore
- 0%
- Thailand
- 0%
- Vietnam
- 0%
- Japan
- 15.9%
CIQ codes
- 6203120010999Men's suits of synthetic fibres (containing 36% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair)合纤制男式西服套装(含羊毛或动物细毛36%及以上)
6203.12.00.90Men's suits of other synthetic fibres其他合纤制男式西服套装Expired
- Unit
- set / kg
- MFN import duty
- 8%
- Provisional import duty
- None
- General import duty
- 130%
- Import VAT
- 13%
- Consumption tax
- None
- Export duty
- 0%
- Provisional export duty
- None
- Export VAT rebate
- 13%
- Updated by China
- 1 Jan 2025
Licences and certificates
None.
Inspection and quarantine
None.
What the customs declaration must state
- 0.Brand type品牌类型
- 1.Export preferential status出口享惠情况
- 2.Weaving method (woven, etc.)织造方法(机织等)
- 3.Type (suits)种类(西服套装)
- 4.Category (men's)类别(男式)
- 5.Ingredient content成分含量
- 6.Brand (Chinese or foreign names)品牌(中文或外文名称)
- 7.Item number货号
- 8.Composition and quantity of sets套装组成及数量
- 9.GTIN
- 10.CAS
- 11.Other其他
China's agreement rates
- ASEAN
- 0%
- Chile
- 0%
- Pakistan
- 8.8%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Peru
- 0%
- Costa Rica
- 0%
- Switzerland
- 1.8%
- Iceland
- 0%
- Australia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 3.5%
- Georgia
- 0%
- Mauritius
- 0%
RCEP rates
- Australia
- 0%
- Brunei
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- Laos
- 0%
- Malaysia
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Singapore
- 0%
- Thailand
- 0%
- Vietnam
- 0%
- Japan
- 15.9%
CIQ codes
- 6203120090999Men's suits of other synthetic fibres其他合纤制男式西服套装
China's tariff as compiled by HS编码网 from China Customs, the State Council Tariff Commission and the State Taxation Administration. The Chinese is the original.
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
- GST rates on goods, before and after 22 September 2025Checked 18 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 import tariff by origin (Indian Trade Portal snapshot)Checked 29 Sep 2026
- GST schedule headings and 8-digit IGST (archived)Checked 29 Sep 2026
- HS code descriptions (archived file)Checked 29 Sep 2026
- India's AIDC, Health Cess and Social Welfare Surcharge exemptions (11/2021, 08/2020, 11/2018-Customs)Checked 18 Oct 2026
- India's preferential tariff schedules (CBIC notifications)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
- India's All Industry Rates of duty drawback (notification 77/2023-Customs (N.T.))Checked 19 Oct 2026
- RoDTEP export incentive rates (DGFT Appendix 4R and 4RE)Checked 18 Oct 2026
- RoSCTL rebate for apparel and made-ups (Ministry of Textiles): periods and ratesChecked 19 Oct 2026
- China customs tariff (HS编码网)Checked 19 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.