How to Export Leather Goods & Handbags from India
Leather Goods & Handbags: HS chapter 42 Overview. Leather Goods & Handbags: HS chapter 42. Leather goods sold in the EU must meet the REACH restrictions: chromium VI below 3 mg/kg of the leather's dry weight in parts that touch the skin, and no azo dyes that release the listed amines above 30 mg/kg (Annex XVII, entries 47 and 43). EU law sets no hide-traceability requirement as of October 2026: cattle hides and leather were removed from the Deforestation Regulation's product list in September 2026. Export process. Documents. India requires three documents for every export: a transport document (bill of lading, air waybill, lorry or railway receipt, or postal receipt), a commercial invoice cum packing list, and a shipping bill or bill of export (Foreign Trade Policy 2023, paragraph 2.06). Beyond those, the buyer needs proof of origin if a trade agreement's rate is to be claimed, and the destination market may require its own certificates for the product. Frequently Asked Questions. Check the duty in your destination.
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