HSN code 42021140

Tariff item in chapter 42 — Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar…

HSN code

42021140

Brief-cases

Classification

Code type	HSN — Harmonized System of Nomenclature
Level	Tariff item (8 digits)
Section	Section VIII — Hides, skins, leather and travel goods
Chapter 42	Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)
Heading 4202	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 leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper
Sub-heading 420211	Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive- cases, brief-cases, school satchels… – with outer surface of leather or of composition leather
Tariff item 42021140	Brief-cases

Other codes under 420211

HSN code	Description
`42021110`	Travel goods (trunks, suit-cases, sports bags and other similar items) of leather
`42021120`	Toilet-bags and cases, of leather
`42021130`	Satchels
`42021150`	Executive-cases
`42021160`	Vanity-cases
`42021170`	Attache-cases
`42021190`	Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive- cases, brief-cases, school satchels… – with outer surface of leather or of composition leather – other

Using HSN 42021140 in GST

On GST invoices, a business with annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least the first 4 digits (4202) on B2B invoices, and a business above ₹5 crore must show 6 digits (420211) on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.

The GST rate depends on the exact goods or service and any conditions in the rate notification, so it is not listed here. Check the official CBIC GST rate finder, then work out the tax with the GST calculator or make a bill with the GST invoice generator.

Frequently asked questions

What is HSN code 42021140?

HSN code 42021140 is the tariff item for: Brief-cases.

What is the GST rate for HSN 42021140?

GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for HSN 42021140 before invoicing.

How many digits of HSN 42021140 should I write on my invoice?

Up to ₹5 crore turnover: at least 4 digits (4202) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: 6 digits (420211) on all invoices.