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# HSN Code 42021280: Plastic/Textile 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 plastic or of textile materials : Vanity-cases | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42021280 ?

It includes Plastic/Textile Vanity-cases

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Plastic/Textile 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.

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

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

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

### How much GST applies to Plastic/Textile Vanity-cases?

Under HSN 42021280, Plastic/Textile Vanity-cases 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 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42021280 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+35.71% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (+35.23% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #7912 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4202: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.03%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4202: #42 of 44 by export value; import-side #31

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 36.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9447 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +550.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4202: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42021280

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% | — | 0.03% | −0.93 | #9664 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 0.00% | 1.32 | 0.0000% | +37.50% | 0.05% | −1.30 | #9717 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.20 | 0.0000% | −9.09% | 0.10% | −1.18 | #9824 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +550.00% | 0.00% | 1.55 | 0.0000% | +29.17% | 0.07% | −1.42 | #9420 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +7.69% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −38.71% | 0.03% | −0.81 | #9481 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −7.37% | 0.02% | −0.74 | #9628 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +35.71% | 0.00% | 1.19 | 0.0000% | +35.23% | 0.03% | −1.00 | #9447 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 36.02%/yr, imports 3.64%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42021280 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 36.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42021280 have grown at a compound annual rate of 36.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021280 ranked #9447 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42021280 ranks #9447 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4202, it ranks #42 of 44. By trade surplus, it ranks #7912 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42021280 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42021280 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 550.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.00 Crore in HSN Code 42021280 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.19 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.19 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.00 Crore — ranking #7912 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.64% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Plastic/Textile Vanity-cases

India's imports under HSN Code 42021280 have grown at 3.64% CAGR, reaching ₹1.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021280 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 4202 exports — ranked #42

Among the 44 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4202, HSN Code 42021280 ranks #42 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #31).

## 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 |
| #42 | HSN Code 42021280: Plastic/Textile Vanity-cases (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |