HSN Code 18050000: Cocoa powder

HSN Code 18050000 represents Cocoa powder under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cocoa powder correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 18050000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cocoa powder.

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Description of Goods for Cocoa powder

HSN Code 18050000 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations 1805 Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter 9% 9% 18% 0%

Description of goods

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Chapter

18 – Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Sub Chapter

1805 – Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

CGST 9%
SGST 9%
IGST 18%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 18050000 not include?

Cocoa powder does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description

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FAQs for HSN Code 18050000

What products are classified under HSN 18050000 ?

It includes Cocoa powder

Any common misclassification issue with Cocoa powder?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cocoa powder?

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 powder is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cocoa powder?

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 much GST applies to Cocoa powder?

Under HSN 18050000, Cocoa powder attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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