4203Heading (4-digit)Section VIII

HSN Code 4203Articles Of Apparel And Clothing Accessories, Of Leather Or Of Composition Leather

Full GST classification for Articles Of Apparel And Clothing Accessories, Of Leather Or Of Composition Leather — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

HSN Code

4203

Chapter

42

Digits

4-digit

Section

VIII

What is HSN Code 4203?

HSN code 4203 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Articles Of Apparel And Clothing Accessories, Of Leather Or Of Composition Leather under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 42 — Articles Of Leather; Saddlery And Harness; Travel Goods, Handbags And…, which is part of Section VIII: Hides, Skins, Leather & Furskins. Every GST-registered business supplying articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather must quote HSN 4203 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 4203

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter42articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)
Heading4203articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather

GST rate for HSN 4203

Goods under HSN 4203 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 4203 — FAQs

What is HSN code 4203?

HSN code 4203 classifies "Articles Of Apparel And Clothing Accessories, Of Leather Or Of Composition Leather" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 42 (Articles Of Leather; Saddlery And Harness; Travel Goods, Handbags And…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 4203?

4203 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 4203?

Goods under HSN 4203 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Articles Of Apparel And Clothing Accessories, Of Leather Or Of Composition Leather.

Which chapter does HSN code 4203 belong to?

HSN 4203 belongs to Chapter 42 — Articles Of Leather; Saddlery And Harness; Travel Goods, Handbags And…, part of Section VIII: Hides, Skins, Leather & Furskins.

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