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# HSN Code 42021160: Leather Vanity-cases

- [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: Vanity-cases | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42021160 ?

It includes Leather Vanity-cases

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Leather Vanity-cases?

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 Vanity-cases?

Under HSN 42021160, Leather Vanity-cases attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Leather Vanity-cases?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Leather Vanity-cases is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Leather Vanity-cases; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Leather Vanity-cases?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Leather Vanity-cases?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42021160 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (+121.88% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4368 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4202: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4202: #35 of 44 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 26.90% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7918 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +164.29% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4202: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42021160

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.32 | #8452 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +23.53% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.42 | #8336 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.11 | 0.0001% | +164.29% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +0.99 | #7576 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.07 | 0.0000% | −3.60% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −41.67% | 0.00% | +1.00 | #7913 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.14 | 0.0000% | +6.54% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −28.57% | 0.00% | +1.09 | #7989 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −43.86% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.00% | 0.00% | +0.56 | #8606 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.42 | 0.0000% | +121.88% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.42 | #7918 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 26.90%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42021160 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 26.90% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42021160 have grown at a compound annual rate of 26.90% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.34 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021160 ranked #7918 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42021160 ranks #7918 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4202, it ranks #35 of 44. By trade surplus, it ranks #4368 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42021160 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42021160 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 164.29% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.42 Crore in HSN Code 42021160 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.42 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.42 Crore — ranking #4368 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 42021160 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 4202 exports — ranked #35

Among the 44 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4202, HSN Code 42021160 ranks #35 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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 |
| #35 | HSN Code 42021160: Leather Vanity-cases (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |