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# HSN Code 18050000: Cocoa powder

- [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 1805: Cocoa powder](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1805/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 18050000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹40 Cr (+289.89% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2,342 Cr (+97.22% YoY) — 0.0385% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2,302 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12446 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1805: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1805: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 66.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3924 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +289.89% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1805: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: 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 | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 1805 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1805 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.90 | 0.0001% | — | 100.00% | 342.22 | 0.0095% | — | 100.00% | −340.32 | #7011 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.74 | 0.0001% | −8.42% | 100.00% | 371.74 | 0.0111% | +8.63% | 100.00% | −370.00 | #7078 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.47 | 0.0002% | +99.43% | 100.00% | 520.31 | 0.0179% | +39.97% | 100.00% | −516.84 | #6387 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.88 | 0.0002% | +69.45% | 100.00% | 783.33 | 0.0171% | +50.55% | 100.00% | −777.45 | #6155 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.91 | 0.0003% | +68.54% | 100.00% | 1,153.04 | 0.0201% | +47.20% | 100.00% | −1,143.13 | #5640 |
| FY 2023-24 | 10.29 | 0.0003% | +3.83% | 100.00% | 1,187.49 | 0.0211% | +2.99% | 100.00% | −1,177.20 | #5697 |
| FY 2024-25 | 40.12 | 0.0011% | +289.89% | 100.00% | 2,341.94 | 0.0385% | +97.22% | 100.00% | −2,301.82 | #3924 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 66.25%/yr, imports 37.79%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## 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).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1805

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 18050000: Cocoa powder (this hsn code) | ₹40 Cr |