Sarees and dhoti are classifiable under different headings depending on their constituent and attract GST rate as under:
Constituent Fibre | Description | HS Code | GST Rate |
Silk | Woven fabrics of silk-sarees | 5007 | 5% |
Cotton | Of not more than 200gsm | 5208 | 5% |
Of more than 200 gsm | 5209 | 5% | |
Manmade filaments yarn | Of any gsm | 5407 or 5408 | 5% |
(FAQ 6: GST RATE FAQs 27.07.2017)