HSN Code 42050090: Other leather articles

HSN Code 42050090 represents Other leather articles under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other leather articles correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 42050090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other leather articles.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 42050090

HSN Code 42050090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other articles of leather or of composition leather : Other

Chapter

42 - Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)

Sub Chapter

4205 - Other articles of leather or of composition leather

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 42050090 not include?

Other leather articles does not include products with the following descriptions.

Other articles of leather or of composition leather : Straps other than for machinery or harness : Welt

Other articles of leather or of composition leather : Straps other than for machinery or harness : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 42050090 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹346 Cr

+9.66% vs FY 2023-24

0.0094% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹25 Cr

+143.49% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹321 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #871 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4205

FY 2024-25

90.52%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4205’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 41.06% of Sub-Chapter 4205’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4205

FY 2024-25

#1 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4205

Import-side rank: #2 of 4

At a glance

−4.29%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1309

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+32.24%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

90.52%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4205

Share of Sub-Chapter 4205 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 42050090

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #715

Balance

+368.46

Exports

450.53 ₹ Cr

0.0197% share

YoY

92.94% of Sub-Ch. 4205

Imports

82.07 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

YoY

69.55% of Sub-Ch. 4205

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #742

Balance

+326.97

Exports

429.63 ₹ Cr

0.0195% share

−4.64% YoY

93.58% of Sub-Ch. 4205

Imports

102.66 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+25.09% YoY

75.61% of Sub-Ch. 4205

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1102

Balance

+246.50

Exports

270.63 ₹ Cr

0.0126% share

−37.01% YoY

90.44% of Sub-Ch. 4205

Imports

24.13 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−76.50% YoY

61.60% of Sub-Ch. 4205

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1125

Balance

+348.29

Exports

357.89 ₹ Cr

0.0114% share

+32.24% YoY

84.82% of Sub-Ch. 4205

Imports

9.60 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−60.22% YoY

38.34% of Sub-Ch. 4205

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1208

Balance

+336.99

Exports

348.13 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

−2.73% YoY

87.15% of Sub-Ch. 4205

Imports

11.14 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+16.04% YoY

33.00% of Sub-Ch. 4205

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1342

Balance

+305.64

Exports

315.85 ₹ Cr

0.0087% share

−9.27% YoY

89.46% of Sub-Ch. 4205

Imports

10.21 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−8.35% YoY

24.09% of Sub-Ch. 4205

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1309

Balance

+321.49

Exports

346.35 ₹ Cr

0.0094% share

+9.66% YoY

90.52% of Sub-Ch. 4205

Imports

24.86 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+143.49% YoY

41.06% of Sub-Ch. 4205

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−4.29% /yr

Imports

−18.05% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 4205 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹382.64 Cr

Import

₹60.54 Cr

Trade Balance

+322.10

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 42050090 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −4.29% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 42050090 have declined at a compound annual rate of −4.29% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹450.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹346.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 42050090 Ranked #1309 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 42050090 ranks #1309 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4205, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #871 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 42050090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 42050090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 32.24% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹321.49 Crore in HSN Code 42050090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹346.35 Cr exceeded imports of ₹24.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹321.49 Crore — ranking #871 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −18.05% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other leather articles

India's imports under HSN Code 42050090 have grown at −18.05% CAGR, reaching ₹24.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 42050090 Contributes 90.52% of Sub-Chapter 4205 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4205, HSN Code 42050090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 90.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 41.06% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 42050090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 42050090 ?

It includes Other leather articles

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other leather articles?

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 articles?

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 articles?

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 Other leather articles?

Under HSN 42050090, Other leather articles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other leather articles is sold with other items?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.