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# HSN Code 42021220: Plastic Moulded Suit-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 plastic or of textile materials : Plastic moulded suit-cases | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42021220 ?

It includes Plastic Moulded Suit-cases

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Plastic Moulded Suit-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 much GST applies to Plastic Moulded Suit-cases?

Under HSN 42021220, Plastic Moulded Suit-cases attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Plastic Moulded Suit-cases?

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 Plastic Moulded Suit-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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plastic Moulded Suit-cases?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Plastic Moulded Suit-cases is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42021220 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹295 Cr (+13.86% YoY) — 0.0080% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹250 Cr (−32.00% YoY) — 0.0041% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹45 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2245 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4202: 2.15% of its exports; import side 6.18%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4202: #11 of 44 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.34% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1461 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +282.78% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4202: 2.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42021220

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 | 320.05 | 0.0140% | — | 3.01% | 60.56 | 0.0017% | — | 1.91% | +259.49 | #944 |
| FY 2019-20 | 309.37 | 0.0141% | −3.34% | 3.06% | 65.91 | 0.0020% | +8.83% | 2.29% | +243.46 | #964 |
| FY 2020-21 | 42.10 | 0.0020% | −86.39% | 0.56% | 22.07 | 0.0008% | −66.51% | 1.92% | +20.03 | #3175 |
| FY 2021-22 | 161.15 | 0.0051% | +282.78% | 1.44% | 133.48 | 0.0029% | +504.80% | 5.63% | +27.67 | #1858 |
| FY 2022-23 | 330.40 | 0.0091% | +105.03% | 2.51% | 234.27 | 0.0041% | +75.51% | 6.44% | +96.13 | #1245 |
| FY 2023-24 | 259.23 | 0.0072% | −21.54% | 2.05% | 368.28 | 0.0066% | +57.20% | 9.24% | −109.05 | #1516 |
| FY 2024-25 | 295.17 | 0.0080% | +13.86% | 2.15% | 250.44 | 0.0041% | −32.00% | 6.18% | +44.73 | #1461 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.34%/yr, imports 26.69%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42021220 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -1.34% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42021220 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.34% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹320.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹295.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021220 ranked #1461 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42021220 ranks #1461 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4202, it ranks #11 of 44. By trade surplus, it ranks #2245 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42021220 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42021220 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 282.78% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹44.73 Crore in HSN Code 42021220 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹295.17 Cr exceeded imports of ₹250.44 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹44.73 Crore — ranking #2245 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 26.69% CAGR signals rising demand for Plastic Moulded Suit-cases

India's imports under HSN Code 42021220 have grown at 26.69% CAGR, reaching ₹250.44 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021220 contributes 2.15% of Sub-Chapter 4202 exports — ranked #11

Among the 44 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4202, HSN Code 42021220 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 2.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.18% share (rank #6).

## 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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 42021220: Plastic Moulded Suit-cases (this hsn code) | ₹295 Cr |