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# HSN Code 42021130: Leather Satchels

- [Section 08: Guide to HSN Section 08](https://busy.in/hsn/section-08/)
- [Chapter 42: Articles of Leather; Saddlery and Harness; Travel Goods; Handbags](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-42/)
- [Sub-chapter 4202: Bags, cases & trunks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4202/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executivecases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers :With outer surface of leather or of composition leather: Satchels | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42021130 ?

It includes Leather Satchels

### Any common misclassification issue with Leather Satchels?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Leather Satchels?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How much GST applies to Leather Satchels?

Under HSN 42021130, Leather Satchels attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Leather Satchels?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Leather Satchels?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42021130 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹52 Cr (+9.10% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−23.40% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹51 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2141 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4202: 0.38% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4202: #19 of 44 by export value; import-side #33

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.44% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3568 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +149.63% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4202: 0.38% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42021130

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 4202 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4202 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 42.49 | 0.0019% | — | 0.40% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +42.35 | #3115 |
| FY 2019-20 | 36.66 | 0.0017% | −13.72% | 0.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +57.14% | 0.01% | +36.44 | #3319 |
| FY 2020-21 | 17.43 | 0.0008% | −52.46% | 0.23% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.27% | 0.00% | +17.38 | #4381 |
| FY 2021-22 | 43.51 | 0.0014% | +149.63% | 0.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +240.00% | 0.01% | +43.34 | #3558 |
| FY 2022-23 | 58.71 | 0.0016% | +34.93% | 0.45% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +58.71 | #3262 |
| FY 2023-24 | 47.70 | 0.0013% | −18.75% | 0.38% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +46.76 | #3606 |
| FY 2024-25 | 52.04 | 0.0014% | +9.10% | 0.38% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −23.40% | 0.02% | +51.32 | #3568 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.44%/yr, imports 31.38%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42021130 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.44% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42021130 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.44% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹42.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹52.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021130 ranked #3568 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42021130 ranks #3568 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4202, it ranks #19 of 44. By trade surplus, it ranks #2141 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42021130 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42021130 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 149.63% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹51.32 Crore in HSN Code 42021130 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹52.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.72 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹51.32 Crore — ranking #2141 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 31.38% CAGR signals rising demand for Leather Satchels

India's imports under HSN Code 42021130 have grown at 31.38% CAGR, reaching ₹0.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021130 contributes 0.38% of Sub-Chapter 4202 exports — ranked #19

Among the 44 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4202, HSN Code 42021130 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.38% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #33).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4202

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 42022220: Hand-Bags and Shopping Bags of Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42022220/) | ₹2,828 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 42023120: Calf Skins (Tanned/Dressed, Hair On)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42023120/) | ₹2,208 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 42022190: Other Leather Handbag](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42022190/) | ₹2,017 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 42022110: Ladies Leather Handbag](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42022110/) | ₹1,520 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 42022290: Hand-Bags with Textile or Plastic Outer Surface](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42022290/) | ₹994 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 42022230: Plastic Hand/Shopping Bags (Artificial)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42022230/) | ₹664 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 42023190: Other Leather Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42023190/) | ₹608 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 42029100: Leather surface: Other articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42029100/) | ₹413 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 42021190: Other Leather Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42021190/) | ₹378 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 42029200: Other : With outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42029200/) | ₹329 Cr |
| #19 | HSN Code 42021130: Leather Satchels (this hsn code) | ₹52 Cr |