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# HSN Code 18010000: Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted

- [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/)
- [Chapter 18: Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-18/)
- [Sub-chapter 1801: Cocoa beans, whole or broken](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1801/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 18010000 ?

It includes Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted

### How much GST applies to Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted?

Under HSN 18010000, Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 18010000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+9.22% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2,132 Cr (+187.67% YoY) — 0.0351% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2,127 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12430 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1801: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1801: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 22.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6532 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +146.46% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1801: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 18010000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 1801 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1801 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.61 | 0.0001% | — | 100.00% | 527.39 | 0.0147% | — | 100.00% | −525.78 | #7174 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.57 | 0.0002% | +121.74% | 100.00% | 466.61 | 0.0139% | −11.52% | 100.00% | −463.04 | #6240 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.84 | 0.0002% | +7.56% | 100.00% | 450.53 | 0.0155% | −3.45% | 100.00% | −446.69 | #6250 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.76 | 0.0001% | −28.13% | 100.00% | 545.42 | 0.0119% | +21.06% | 100.00% | −542.66 | #6978 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.98 | 0.0001% | −28.26% | 100.00% | 524.73 | 0.0091% | −3.79% | 100.00% | −522.75 | #7451 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.88 | 0.0001% | +146.46% | 100.00% | 741.18 | 0.0132% | +41.25% | 100.00% | −736.30 | #6603 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.33 | 0.0001% | +9.22% | 100.00% | 2,132.14 | 0.0351% | +187.67% | 100.00% | −2,126.81 | #6532 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 22.08%/yr, imports 26.22%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 18010000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 22.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 18010000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 22.08% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.61 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 18010000 ranked #6532 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18010000 ranks #6532 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1801, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #12430 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 18010000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18010000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 146.46% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2,126.81 Crore in HSN Code 18010000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,132.14 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.33 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,126.81 Crore — ranking #12430 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 26.22% CAGR signals rising demand for Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted

India's imports under HSN Code 18010000 have grown at 26.22% CAGR, reaching ₹2,132.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 18010000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1801 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1801, HSN Code 18010000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1801

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 18010000: Cocoa Beans, Raw/Roasted (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |