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# HSN Code 42022990: Other Hand-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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hand-bags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42022990 ?

It includes Other Hand-Bags

### How much GST applies to Other Hand-Bags?

Under HSN 42022990, Other Hand-Bags attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Hand-Bags?

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 Hand-Bags?

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 Other Hand-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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Hand-Bags?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42022990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹154 Cr (+25.78% YoY) — 0.0042% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹70 Cr (−19.86% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹85 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1729 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4202: 1.13% of its exports; import side 1.72%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4202: #15 of 44 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.18% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2122 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +132.88% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4202: 1.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42022990

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 | 69.70 | 0.0031% | — | 0.66% | 151.04 | 0.0042% | — | 4.77% | −81.34 | #2426 |
| FY 2019-20 | 61.62 | 0.0028% | −11.59% | 0.61% | 103.91 | 0.0031% | −31.20% | 3.61% | −42.29 | #2604 |
| FY 2020-21 | 46.04 | 0.0021% | −25.28% | 0.61% | 43.20 | 0.0015% | −58.43% | 3.75% | +2.84 | #3064 |
| FY 2021-22 | 107.22 | 0.0034% | +132.88% | 0.96% | 50.56 | 0.0011% | +17.04% | 2.13% | +56.66 | #2317 |
| FY 2022-23 | 212.45 | 0.0059% | +98.14% | 1.61% | 94.44 | 0.0016% | +86.79% | 2.60% | +118.01 | #1675 |
| FY 2023-24 | 122.76 | 0.0034% | −42.22% | 0.97% | 87.21 | 0.0016% | −7.66% | 2.19% | +35.55 | #2327 |
| FY 2024-25 | 154.41 | 0.0042% | +25.78% | 1.13% | 69.89 | 0.0012% | −19.86% | 1.72% | +84.52 | #2122 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.18%/yr, imports -12.05%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42022990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.18% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42022990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.18% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹69.70 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹154.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42022990 ranked #2122 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42022990 ranks #2122 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4202, it ranks #15 of 44. By trade surplus, it ranks #1729 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42022990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42022990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 132.88% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹84.52 Crore in HSN Code 42022990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹154.41 Cr exceeded imports of ₹69.89 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹84.52 Crore — ranking #1729 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -12.05% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Hand-Bags

India's imports under HSN Code 42022990 have grown at -12.05% CAGR, reaching ₹69.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42022990 contributes 1.13% of Sub-Chapter 4202 exports — ranked #15

Among the 44 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4202, HSN Code 42022990 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 1.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.72% share (rank #11).

## 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 |
| #15 | HSN Code 42022990: Other Hand-Bags (this hsn code) | ₹154 Cr |