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Chapter 18 of the HSN tariff covers Cocoa and cocoa preparations. It has 6 headings (4-digit codes) and 15 tariff items (8-digit codes), each with its GST rate today. Tap a code to open it in the BooksOn HSN app with its conditions and the CBIC notification entry.
GST rate column: the rates in force on 26 October 2026 (IGST; CGST and SGST are half each). Where a code shows two or more rates, the rate depends on the goods (price, packing, buyer or use): open the code in the app or the GST Rate Finder to see which one fits. Reference only: confirm the rate in the CBIC notification.
1801 Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted
GST: 5%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
180100 | Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted | 5% |
18010000 | Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted | 5% |
1802 Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste
GST: 5%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
180200 | Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste | 5% |
18020000 | Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste | 5% |
1803 Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted
GST: 5%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
180310 | Not defatted | 5% |
18031000 | Not defatted | 5% |
180320 | Wholly or partly defatted | 5% |
18032000 | Wholly or partly defatted | 5% |
1804 Cocoa butter, fat and oil
GST: 5%
1805 Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
GST: 5%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
180500 | Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 5% |
18050000 | Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 5% |
1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa
GST: 5%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
180610 | Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 5% |
18061000 | Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 5% |
180620 | Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg. or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg. | 5% |
18062000 | Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg. or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg. | 5% |
180631 | Filled | 5% |
18063100 | Filled | 5% |
180632 | Not filled | 5% |
18063200 | Not filled | 5% |
180690 | Other | 5% |
18069010 | Chocolate and chocolate products | 5% |
18069020 | Sugar confectionary containing cocoa | 5% |
18069030 | Spreads containing cocoa | 5% |
18069040 | Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages | 5% |
18069090 | Other | 5% |
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
