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# HSN Code 18020000: Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste

- [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 1802: Cocoa waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1802/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 18020000 ?

It includes Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste?

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.

### How much GST applies to Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste?

Under HSN 18020000, Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 18020000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+281.82% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+1,000.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8080 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1802: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1802: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 31.83% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8946 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +281.82% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1802: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 18020000

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. 1802 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1802 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | +0.08 | #9301 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +175.00% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | +0.21 | #8780 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −18.18% | 100.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | — | +0.18 | #8941 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.22% | 100.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | +0.05 | #9808 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.00% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | −0.03 | #9782 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +57.14% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +80.00% | 100.00% | −0.07 | #9729 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +281.82% | 100.00% | 1.98 | 0.0000% | +1,000.00% | 100.00% | −1.56 | #8946 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 31.83%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 18020000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 31.83% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 18020000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 31.83% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 18020000 ranked #8946 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18020000 ranks #8946 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1802, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #8080 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 18020000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18020000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 281.82% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.56 Crore in HSN Code 18020000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.98 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.56 Crore — ranking #8080 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 18020000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1802 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1802, HSN Code 18020000 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 1802

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 18020000: Cocoa Shells, Husks & Waste (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |