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

HSN Code 42040040

Articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses - articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses : leather belting for machinery

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 42040040

The first two digits (42) place this code in chapter 42 — Articles of Leather and Travel Goods. Heading 4204 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-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%).

Related codes in heading 4204

  • 42040010 — Articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses - articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses : pickers for cotton machinery
  • 42040020 — Articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses - articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses : pickers for jute machinery
  • 42040030 — Articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses - articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses : picking bands and straps for textile machinery
  • 42040050 — Articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses - articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses : diaphragm leather
  • 42040060 — Articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses - articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses : leather string
  • 42040091 — Articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses - articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses : other : leather board made from leather scrap for the manufacture of counters and stiffners
  • 42040099 — Articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses - articles of leather or of composition leather, of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses : other : other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 42040040 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
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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