What products are classified under HSN 18050000 ?
It includes 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.
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% |
Cocoa powder does not include products with the following descriptions:
| HSN Code | Description |
|---|
It includes 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.
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.
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).
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.
Under HSN 18050000, Cocoa powder attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
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.