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# HSN Code 42022190: Other Leather Handbag

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hand-bags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle : With outer surface of leather or of composition leather: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42022190 ?

It includes Other Leather Handbag

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Leather Handbag?

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 Other Leather Handbag?

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 Other Leather Handbag?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Leather Handbag?

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 Other Leather Handbag?

Under HSN 42022190, Other Leather Handbag attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42022190 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2,017 Cr (+1.32% YoY) — 0.0548% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹237 Cr (+19.75% YoY) — 0.0039% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,779 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #218 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4202: 14.71% of its exports; import side 5.85%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4202: #3 of 44 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #266 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +39.27% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4202: 14.71% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42022190

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 | 1,622.38 | 0.0710% | — | 15.26% | 85.86 | 0.0024% | — | 2.71% | +1,536.52 | #196 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,595.64 | 0.0725% | −1.65% | 15.78% | 87.31 | 0.0026% | +1.69% | 3.04% | +1,508.33 | #201 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,153.94 | 0.0537% | −27.68% | 15.33% | 51.46 | 0.0018% | −41.06% | 4.47% | +1,102.48 | #294 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,607.13 | 0.0512% | +39.27% | 14.39% | 99.10 | 0.0022% | +92.58% | 4.18% | +1,508.03 | #302 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,987.38 | 0.0549% | +23.66% | 15.07% | 141.12 | 0.0025% | +42.40% | 3.88% | +1,846.26 | #258 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,990.34 | 0.0550% | +0.15% | 15.75% | 198.05 | 0.0035% | +40.34% | 4.97% | +1,792.29 | #251 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2,016.56 | 0.0548% | +1.32% | 14.71% | 237.17 | 0.0039% | +19.75% | 5.85% | +1,779.39 | #266 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.69%/yr, imports 18.45%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42022190 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.69% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42022190 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.69% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,622.38 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,016.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42022190 ranked #266 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42022190 ranks #266 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4202, it ranks #3 of 44. By trade surplus, it ranks #218 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42022190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42022190 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 39.27% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,779.39 Crore in HSN Code 42022190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,016.56 Cr exceeded imports of ₹237.17 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,779.39 Crore — ranking #218 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 18.45% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Leather Handbag

India's imports under HSN Code 42022190 have grown at 18.45% CAGR, reaching ₹237.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42022190 contributes 14.71% of Sub-Chapter 4202 exports — ranked #3

Among the 44 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4202, HSN Code 42022190 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 14.71% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.85% share (rank #7).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |