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# HSN Code 42021990: Vanity-bags

- [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 : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42021990 ?

It includes Vanity-bags

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

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Vanity-bags?

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

### How much GST applies to Vanity-bags?

Under HSN 42021990, Vanity-bags attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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 Vanity-bags is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42021990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹45 Cr (+2.58% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹19 Cr (−20.61% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹26 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2638 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4202: 0.33% of its exports; import side 0.47%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4202: #21 of 44 by export value; import-side #18

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3765 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +52.65% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4202: 0.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42021990

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 | 25.20 | 0.0011% | — | 0.24% | 50.11 | 0.0014% | — | 1.58% | −24.91 | #3795 |
| FY 2019-20 | 31.89 | 0.0014% | +26.55% | 0.32% | 37.83 | 0.0011% | −24.51% | 1.32% | −5.94 | #3518 |
| FY 2020-21 | 17.53 | 0.0008% | −45.03% | 0.23% | 6.50 | 0.0002% | −82.82% | 0.56% | +11.03 | #4368 |
| FY 2021-22 | 26.76 | 0.0009% | +52.65% | 0.24% | 13.02 | 0.0003% | +100.31% | 0.55% | +13.74 | #4188 |
| FY 2022-23 | 33.27 | 0.0009% | +24.33% | 0.25% | 16.60 | 0.0003% | +27.50% | 0.46% | +16.67 | #4008 |
| FY 2023-24 | 43.87 | 0.0012% | +31.86% | 0.35% | 23.77 | 0.0004% | +43.19% | 0.60% | +20.10 | #3716 |
| FY 2024-25 | 45.00 | 0.0012% | +2.58% | 0.33% | 18.87 | 0.0003% | −20.61% | 0.47% | +26.13 | #3765 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.15%/yr, imports -15.02%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42021990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42021990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.15% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹25.20 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹45.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021990 ranked #3765 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42021990 ranks #3765 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4202, it ranks #21 of 44. By trade surplus, it ranks #2638 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42021990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42021990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 52.65% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹26.13 Crore in HSN Code 42021990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹45.00 Cr exceeded imports of ₹18.87 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹26.13 Crore — ranking #2638 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -15.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Vanity-bags

India's imports under HSN Code 42021990 have grown at -15.02% CAGR, reaching ₹18.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42021990 contributes 0.33% of Sub-Chapter 4202 exports — ranked #21

Among the 44 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4202, HSN Code 42021990 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.33% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.47% share (rank #18).

## 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 |
| #21 | HSN Code 42021990: Vanity-bags (this hsn code) | ₹45 Cr |