Hanger HSN Code

Finding the Right HSN Code for Hangers

The HSN classification for hangers primarily depends on their material composition. The provided data highlights two main categories:

• Plastic Hangers (Chapter 39): Plastic hangers fall under Chapter 39 of the HSN, which covers “Plastics and articles thereof.” Specifically, they are categorized under HSN 3926, “Other Articles Of Plastics And Articles Of Other Materials Of Headings 3901 To 3914.”
  • 39269061: This specific code is for “Hangers: Of Polyurethane Foam.”
  • 39269069: This is a broader “Hangers: Other” category, covering other types of plastic hangers.
  • Both these sub-headings for plastic hangers attract an 18% GST rate, effective from November 15, 2017, and also July 1, 2017.
• Wooden Hangers (Chapter 44): Wooden hangers are classified under Chapter 44 of the HSN, which deals with “Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal.”
  • 44211000: This code specifically denotes “Other Articles Of Wood – Clothes Hangers.”
  • Wooden clothes hangers under this HSN code attract a 12% GST rate, effective from November 15, 2017, and also July 1, 2017.

Therefore, when classifying hangers for GST purposes, the material is the primary differentiator. Plastic hangers will fall under HSN 3926 with an 18% GST, while wooden hangers will be under HSN 44211000 with a 12% GST.