HSN Code 18040000: Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil
HSN Code 18040000 represents Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 18040000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 18040000
HSN Code 18040000 relates to the following description.
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 18040000 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹1,107 Cr
0.0301% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹2,559 Cr
0.0421% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹1,452 Cr
Surplus rank #12337 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 1804
FY 2024-25100.00%
Share of Sub-Chapter 1804’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1804’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1804
FY 2024-25#1 of 1
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1804
Import-side rank: #1 of 1
At a glance
19.72%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#477
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+159.91%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
100.00%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1804
Share of Sub-Chapter 1804 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 18040000
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+58.72
Exports
376.05 ₹ Cr
0.0165% share
— YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Imports
317.33 ₹ Cr
0.0089% share
— YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Balance
−22.43
Exports
362.76 ₹ Cr
0.0165% share
−3.53% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Imports
385.19 ₹ Cr
0.0115% share
+21.38% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Balance
−214.81
Exports
306.64 ₹ Cr
0.0143% share
−15.47% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Imports
521.45 ₹ Cr
0.0179% share
+35.37% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Balance
−401.93
Exports
238.09 ₹ Cr
0.0076% share
−22.36% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Imports
640.02 ₹ Cr
0.0140% share
+22.74% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Balance
−472.19
Exports
304.32 ₹ Cr
0.0084% share
+27.82% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Imports
776.51 ₹ Cr
0.0135% share
+21.33% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Balance
−650.78
Exports
425.99 ₹ Cr
0.0118% share
+39.98% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Imports
1,076.77 ₹ Cr
0.0192% share
+38.67% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Balance
−1,451.82
Exports
1,107.18 ₹ Cr
0.0301% share
+159.91% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
Imports
2,559.00 ₹ Cr
0.0421% share
+137.66% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1804
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
19.72% /yr
Imports
41.61% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹1,107.18 Cr
Import
₹2,559.00 Cr
Trade Balance
−1,451.82
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 18040000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 19.72% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 18040000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹376.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,107.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 18040000 Ranked #477 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18040000 ranks #477 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1804, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #12337 of 12657.
FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 18040000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18040000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 159.91% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,451.82 Crore in HSN Code 18040000 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,559.00 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,107.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,451.82 Crore — ranking #12337 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 41.61% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil
India's imports under HSN Code 18040000 have grown at 41.61% CAGR, reaching ₹2,559.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 18040000 Contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1804 Exports — Ranked #1
Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1804, HSN Code 18040000 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 18040000 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 18040000 ?
It includes Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil?
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.
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil?
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 Butter, Fat & Oil is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
How much GST applies to Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil?
Under HSN 18040000, Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
Any common misclassification issue with Cocoa Butter, Fat & Oil?
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.