HSN code 42021940

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

HSN code

42021940

Brief cases (other than plastic moulded)

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 420219	Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive- cases, brief-cases, school satchels… – other
Tariff item 42021940	Brief cases (other than plastic moulded)

Other codes under 420219

HSN code	Description
`42021910`	Travel goods (trunks, suit cases, sports bags, and other similar items) of leather
`42021920`	Toilet cases
`42021930`	Satchels
`42021950`	Executive cases
`42021960`	Vanity cases
`42021990`	Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive- cases, brief-cases, school satchels… – other

Using HSN 42021940 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 (420219) 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 42021940?

HSN code 42021940 is the tariff item for: Brief cases (other than plastic moulded).

What is the GST rate for HSN 42021940?

GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for HSN 42021940 before invoicing.

How many digits of HSN 42021940 should I write on my invoice?

Up to ₹5 crore turnover: at least 4 digits (4202) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: 6 digits (420219) on all invoices.