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 or export of Cocoa powder.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 18050000

HSN Code 18050000 relates to the following description.

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%

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 18050000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹40 Cr

+289.89% vs FY 2023-24

0.0011% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2,342 Cr

+97.22% vs FY 2023-24

0.0385% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹2,302 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12446 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1805

FY 2024-25

100.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1805’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1805’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1805

FY 2024-25

#1 of 1

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1805

Import-side rank: #1 of 1

At a glance

66.25%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#3924

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+289.89%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

100.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1805

Share of Sub-Chapter 1805 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 18050000

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

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7011

Balance

−340.32

Exports

1.90 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

Imports

342.22 ₹ Cr

0.0095% share

YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7078

Balance

−370.00

Exports

1.74 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−8.42% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

Imports

371.74 ₹ Cr

0.0111% share

+8.63% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6387

Balance

−516.84

Exports

3.47 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+99.43% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

Imports

520.31 ₹ Cr

0.0179% share

+39.97% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6155

Balance

−777.45

Exports

5.88 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+69.45% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

Imports

783.33 ₹ Cr

0.0171% share

+50.55% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5640

Balance

−1,143.13

Exports

9.91 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+68.54% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

Imports

1,153.04 ₹ Cr

0.0201% share

+47.20% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5697

Balance

−1,177.20

Exports

10.29 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+3.83% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

Imports

1,187.49 ₹ Cr

0.0211% share

+2.99% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3924

Balance

−2,301.82

Exports

40.12 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+289.89% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

Imports

2,341.94 ₹ Cr

0.0385% share

+97.22% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 1805

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

66.25% /yr

Imports

37.79% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 1805 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹40.12 Cr

Import

₹2,341.94 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,301.82

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 18050000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 66.25% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 18050000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 66.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.90 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹40.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 18050000 Ranked #3924 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18050000 ranks #3924 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1805, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #12446 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 18050000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18050000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 289.89% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹2,301.82 Crore in HSN Code 18050000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,341.94 Cr exceeded exports of ₹40.12 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,301.82 Crore — ranking #12446 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 37.79% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cocoa powder

India's imports under HSN Code 18050000 have grown at 37.79% CAGR, reaching ₹2,341.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 18050000 Contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1805 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1805, HSN Code 18050000 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 18050000 and GST compliance.

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.