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# HSN Code 42021240: Plastic/Textile 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 plastic or of textile materials : Satchels | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42021240 ?

It includes Plastic/Textile Satchels

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plastic/Textile Satchels?

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 Plastic/Textile Satchels?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Plastic/Textile Satchels is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Plastic/Textile Satchels; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Plastic/Textile Satchels?

Under HSN 42021240, Plastic/Textile Satchels attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plastic/Textile 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42021240 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹22 Cr (−15.36% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹33 Cr (−32.06% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹10 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9091 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4202: 0.16% of its exports; import side 0.80%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4202: #27 of 44 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.06% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4715 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +323.74% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4202: 0.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42021240

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 | 16.68 | 0.0007% | — | 0.16% | 30.85 | 0.0009% | — | 0.97% | −14.17 | #4331 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.05 | 0.0006% | −21.76% | 0.13% | 55.16 | 0.0016% | +78.80% | 1.92% | −42.11 | #4668 |
| FY 2020-21 | 8.51 | 0.0004% | −34.79% | 0.11% | 4.52 | 0.0002% | −91.81% | 0.39% | +3.99 | #5297 |
| FY 2021-22 | 36.06 | 0.0011% | +323.74% | 0.32% | 17.34 | 0.0004% | +283.63% | 0.73% | +18.72 | #3812 |
| FY 2022-23 | 27.53 | 0.0008% | −23.66% | 0.21% | 23.71 | 0.0004% | +36.74% | 0.65% | +3.82 | #4277 |
| FY 2023-24 | 26.50 | 0.0007% | −3.74% | 0.21% | 48.03 | 0.0009% | +102.57% | 1.21% | −21.53 | #4394 |
| FY 2024-25 | 22.43 | 0.0006% | −15.36% | 0.16% | 32.63 | 0.0005% | −32.06% | 0.80% | −10.20 | #4715 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.06%/yr, imports 0.94%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42021240 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.06% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42021240 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹16.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹22.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021240 ranked #4715 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42021240 ranks #4715 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4202, it ranks #27 of 44. By trade surplus, it ranks #9091 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42021240 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42021240 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 323.74% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹10.20 Crore in HSN Code 42021240 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹32.63 Cr exceeded exports of ₹22.43 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹10.20 Crore — ranking #9091 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.94% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Plastic/Textile Satchels

India's imports under HSN Code 42021240 have grown at 0.94% CAGR, reaching ₹32.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021240 contributes 0.16% of Sub-Chapter 4202 exports — ranked #27

Among the 44 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4202, HSN Code 42021240 ranks #27 by export value — accounting for 0.16% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.80% share (rank #13).

## 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 |
| #27 | HSN Code 42021240: Plastic/Textile Satchels (this hsn code) | ₹22 Cr |