HSN Classification

HSN 18 - Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Classification level: Chapter. Use this as a GST code-reference page and confirm rate/exemption treatment from current notifications before final filing.

Code details

Code Type
HSN
Code
18
Official Description
Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Tax guide notes

  • - GST rate is not embedded in HSN/SAC master data. Confirm the latest rate from GST rate notifications and official CBIC schedules.
  • - Invoice accuracy matters: use the code that best matches the principal supply description to reduce notices and mismatch risk.
  • - If supplies include both goods and services, document the dominant nature of supply before selecting HSN/SAC.

Compliance checklist

  • - Keep product/service description on invoice aligned with the selected HSN/SAC code.
  • - Review code selection whenever scope of work or product mix changes.
  • - Cross-check applicable GST rate, exemptions, and reverse-charge conditions before filing returns.

Related codes

HSN
1801

COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED

HSN
1802

COCOA SHELLS, HUSKS, SKINS AND OTHER COCOA WASTE

HSN
1803

COCOA PASTE, WHETHER OR NOT DEFATTED

HSN
1804

COCOA BUTTER, FAT AND OIL

HSN
1805

COCOA POWDER, NOT CONTAINING ADDED SUGAR OR OTHER SWEETENING MATTER

HSN
1806

CHOCOLATE AND OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS CONTAINING COCOA

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