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# HSN Code 42033000: Belts and Bandoliers

- [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 4203: Processed synthetic fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4203/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belts and bandoliers | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 42033000 ?

It includes Belts and Bandoliers

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Belts and Bandoliers?

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.

### How much GST applies to Belts and Bandoliers?

Under HSN 42033000, Belts and Bandoliers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Belts and Bandoliers?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Belts and Bandoliers is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Belts and Bandoliers?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 42033000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,343 Cr (+16.21% YoY) — 0.0365% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹68 Cr (−8.71% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,275 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #293 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4203: 21.14% of its exports; import side 46.18%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4203: #3 of 11 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #401 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +69.75% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4203: 21.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 42033000

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. 4203 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4203 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 757.19 | 0.0331% | — | 13.31% | 51.01 | 0.0014% | — | 27.28% | +706.18 | #436 |
| FY 2019-20 | 888.17 | 0.0403% | +17.30% | 16.05% | 58.99 | 0.0018% | +15.64% | 32.63% | +829.18 | #369 |
| FY 2020-21 | 594.15 | 0.0276% | −33.10% | 13.77% | 37.66 | 0.0013% | −36.16% | 32.05% | +556.49 | #586 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,008.56 | 0.0321% | +69.75% | 19.09% | 65.37 | 0.0014% | +73.58% | 41.12% | +943.19 | #461 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,031.62 | 0.0285% | +2.29% | 18.02% | 84.46 | 0.0015% | +29.20% | 49.04% | +947.16 | #489 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,155.43 | 0.0319% | +12.00% | 20.06% | 74.64 | 0.0013% | −11.63% | 45.87% | +1,080.79 | #438 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,342.69 | 0.0365% | +16.21% | 21.14% | 68.14 | 0.0011% | −8.71% | 46.18% | +1,274.55 | #401 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.02%/yr, imports 4.94%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 42033000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 42033000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹757.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,342.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42033000 ranked #401 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42033000 ranks #401 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4203, it ranks #3 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #293 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 42033000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42033000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 69.75% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,274.55 Crore in HSN Code 42033000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,342.69 Cr exceeded imports of ₹68.14 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,274.55 Crore — ranking #293 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.94% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Belts and Bandoliers

India's imports under HSN Code 42033000 have grown at 4.94% CAGR, reaching ₹68.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 42033000 contributes 21.14% of Sub-Chapter 4203 exports — ranked #3

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4203, HSN Code 42033000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 21.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 46.18% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4203

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 42031010: Jackets & Jerseys](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42031010/) | ₹2,186 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 42032910: Industrial gloves](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42032910/) | ₹1,835 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 42033000: Belts and Bandoliers (this hsn code) | ₹1,343 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 42031090: Apparel (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42031090/) | ₹803 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 42032920: Other gloves](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42032920/) | ₹63 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 42034090: Other Clothing Accessories \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42034090/) | ₹60 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 42034010: Other Clothing Accessories \| Aprons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42034010/) | ₹38 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 42032110: Sports gloves](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42032110/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 42032930: Mittens and mitts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42032930/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 42032120: Sports mittens and mitts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-42032120/) | < ₹1 Crore |