Jute Bag HSN Code - Classification for Jute and Shopping Bags
Jute bags are widely used in India for packing food grains, sugar, agricultural produce and also as eco friendly shopping bags. Correct HSN classification is important because GST treatment may differ for traditional gunny bags, packing sacks and value added shopping bags.
Since jute is a natural fibre and supports sustainable packaging, the GST rate on many jute bag products is lower than on synthetic alternatives. Traders, millers and retailers should still match their products with the correct heading to avoid confusion.
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Jute Bag HSN Code Classification and GST Rates
Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category
Section Classification
| Section No | Section Title | Section Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Guide to HSN Section 08 | RAW HIDES AND SKINS, LEATHER, FURSKINS & ARTICLES THEREOF; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILK1 WORM GUT) |
| 11 | Guide to HSN Section 11 | TEXTILE & TEXTILE ARTICLES |
Chapter Classification
| Chapter No | Chapter Title | Chapter Description |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Articles of Leather; Saddlery and Harness; Travel Goods; Handbags | Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut) |
| 63 | Made-up Textile, Worn Clothing & Rags | Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags |
4 Digit HSN Code Classification
8 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 42021110 | Leather Travel Goods | 18% |
| 42021120 | Leather Toilet Bags/Cases | 18% |
| 42021130 | Leather Satchels | 18% |
| 42021140 | Leather Briefcases | 18% |
| 42021150 | Leather Executive-cases | 18% |
| 42021160 | Leather Vanity-cases | 18% |
| 42021170 | Leather Attache-cases | 18% |
| 42021190 | Other Leather Containers | 18% |
| 42021210 | Plastic/Textile Toilet Cases | 18% |
| 42021220 | Plastic Moulded Suit-cases | 18% |
| 42021230 | Plastic Moulded Brief-cases | 18% |
| 42021240 | Plastic/Textile Satchels | 18% |
| 42021250 | Other Plastic/Textile Travel-goods | 18% |
| 42021260 | Plastic/Textile Brief-cases | 18% |
| 42021270 | Non-Moulded Executive-cases (Plastic/Textile) | 18% |
| 42021280 | Plastic/Textile Vanity-cases | 18% |
| 42021290 | Other Plastic/Textile Containers | 18% |
| 42021910 | Leather Travel Goods | 18% |
| 42021920 | Toilet-cases: VanityGo | 18% |
| 42021930 | Satchels: SatchelGo | 18% |
| 42021940 | Brief-cases (non-plastic): BriefCarry | 18% |
| 42021950 | Executive-cases: ExecCarry | 18% |
| 42021960 | Other Containers | 18% |
| 42021990 | Vanity-bags | 18% |
| 42022110 | Ladies Leather Handbag | 18% |
| 42022120 | Leather Vanity Bag | 18% |
| 42022190 | Other Leather Handbag | 18% |
| 42022210 | Other DDT | 18% |
| 42022220 | Hand-Bags and Shopping Bags of Cotton | 12% |
| 42022230 | Plastic Hand/Shopping Bags (Artificial) | 12% |
| 42022240 | Leather Wallets & Purses | 18% |
| 42022290 | Hand-Bags with Textile or Plastic Outer Surface | 18% |
| 42022910 | Other Non-Wicker Handbag | 18% |
| 42022990 | Other Hand-Bags | 18% |
| 42023110 | Jewellery Box (Leather) | 18% |
| 42023120 | Calf Skins (Tanned/Dressed, Hair On) | 18% |
| 42023190 | Other Leather Articles | 18% |
| 42023210 | Jewellery Box (Plastic/Textile) | 18% |
| 42023290 | Other Plastic/Textile Articles | 18% |
| 42023910 | Jewellery Boxes (Pocket/Handbag Type) | 18% |
| 42023990 | Pocket & Handbag Articles (Other) | 18% |
| 42029100 | Leather surface: Other articles | 18% |
| 42029200 | Other : With outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials | 18% |
| 42029900 | Other bags and cases of leather, plastic, textile, or fiber | 18% |
| 63051010 | Curtains and Interior Blinds of Cotton | 5% |
| 63051020 | Curtains and Blinds of Synthetic Fibres | 5% |
| 63051030 | Curtains and Blinds of Wool | 5% |
| 63051040 | Curtains and Blinds of Other Textile Materials | 5% |
| 63051050 | Jute Wool Sacks for Packing | 5% |
| 63051060 | Plastic Coated Jute Bags | 5% |
| 63051070 | Paper Laminated Hessian Jute Sacks | 5% |
| 63051080 | Jute Soil Savers for Agricultural Use | 5% |
| 63051090 | Other Jute or Bast Fibre Bags | 5% |
| 63052000 | Cotton Sacks and Bags for Packing | 5% |
| 63053200 | Flexible Bulk Containers from Man-Made Materials | 18% |
| 63053300 | Polyethylene & Polypropylene Bags and Sacks | 18% |
| 63053900 | Other Man-Made Textile Bags | 5% |
| 63059000 | Bags & Sacks of Other Textile Materials | 5% |
* GST rates may vary based on the latest GST notifications
What Is the HSN Code for Jute Bags?
Most jute bags and gunny sacks are classified under HSN heading 6305. This heading covers sacks and bags, used for packing goods, made of jute or other textile materials. Traditional gunny bags used for food grains, pulses and similar commodities usually come under this heading.
The same heading can also be used for many types of jute shopping bags and promotional bags, as long as they are essentially textile bags meant for carrying or packing goods.
Gunny Bags and Sack Bags Under HSN
Gunny bags and sack bags used by traders, FCI depots, mandis and warehouses are classic examples of packing bags under 6305. These bags are often reused for transporting agricultural produce, sugar, cement or other bulk goods.
Invoices should specify the type of jute bag, for example B twill, heavy CESS bag or standard gunny bag, so that quantity and HSN classification are clear in case of scrutiny.
Jute Shopping Bag Classification
Jute shopping bags used in retail stores, exhibitions and promotional events are usually also treated as jute sacks and bags under heading 6305. They may have printing, lamination or decorative elements, but the main nature remains that of a jute carry bag.
If the product is heavily processed or combined with other materials such as plastic or metal fittings, traders should review tariff notes to confirm that 6305 is still appropriate.
GST on Jute Bag Products
Many jute bag products attract GST at 5%, which supports the use of natural and eco friendly packaging. In some cases jute bags used for packing specific agricultural produce may even enjoy concessional or nil rate under special entries.
Businesses should keep separate records for exempt and taxable jute bag supplies to avoid ITC reversal issues. They should also check whether branding, printing or retail packing changes the applicable rate for their particular product.
