HSN Codes · Chapter 42: Articles of Leather and Travel Goods

HSN Code 420222

Handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or textiles

Typical GST rate

18%

9% CGST + 9% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 420222

The first two digits (42) place this code in chapter 42 — Articles of Leather and Travel Goods. Heading 4202 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Handbags, wallets, suitcases, belts, and other leather and travel goods at 18% GST (some below value thresholds at 12%).

Parent heading

4202 — Trunks, suitcases, handbags, wallets and similar containers

More specific codes under 420222

  • 42022210 — Hand bags and shopping bags, of artificial plastic material
  • 42022220 — With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials — hand bags and shopping bags, of cotton
  • 42022230 — With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials — hand bags and shopping bags, of jute
  • 42022240 — With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials — vanity bags
  • 42022290 — With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials — other

Related codes in heading 4202

  • 420211 — With outer surface of leather or of composition leather
  • 420212 — With outer surface of plastic or of textile materials
  • 420219 — Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive- cases, brief-cases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers, travelling-bags , insulated food or beverages bags, toilet bags, rucksacks, handbags, shopping-bags, wallets, purses, map-cases, cigarette-cases, tobacco-pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle- cases, jewellery boxes, powder-boxes , cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition
  • 420221 — With outer surface of leather or of composition leather
  • 420229 — Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive- cases, brief-cases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers, travelling-bags , insulated food or beverages bags, toilet bags, rucksacks, handbags, shopping-bags, wallets, purses, map-cases, cigarette-cases, tobacco-pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle- cases, jewellery boxes, powder-boxes , cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition
  • 420231 — With outer surface of leather or of composition leather
  • 420232 — With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
  • 420239 — Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive- cases, brief-cases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers, travelling-bags , insulated food or beverages bags, toilet bags, rucksacks, handbags, shopping-bags, wallets, purses, map-cases, cigarette-cases, tobacco-pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle- cases, jewellery boxes, powder-boxes , cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition
  • 420291 — With outer surface of leather or of composition leather
  • 420292 — With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 420222 typically attract 18% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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