HSN Code 18061000: Cocoa powder with added sweeteners

HSN Code 18061000 represents Cocoa powder with added sweeteners under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cocoa powder with added sweeteners correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 18061000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cocoa powder with added sweeteners.

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Description of Goods for Cocoa powder with added sweeteners

HSN Code 18061000 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 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter 9% 9% 18% 0%

Description of goods

Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Chapter

18 – Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Sub Chapter

1806 – Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

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

What does HSN Code 18061000 not include?

Cocoa powder with added sweeteners does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg. or in liquid, paste,powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg.
Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Filled
Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Not Filled
Other : Chocolate and chocolate products
Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa
Other : Spreads containing cocoa
Other : Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages
Other : Other

Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg. or in liquid, paste,powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg.

Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Filled

Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Not Filled

Other : Chocolate and chocolate products

Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa

Other : Spreads containing cocoa

Other : Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages

Other : Other

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FAQs for HSN Code 18061000

What products are classified under HSN 18061000 ?

It includes Cocoa powder with added sweeteners

How much GST applies to Cocoa powder with added sweeteners?

Under HSN 18061000, Cocoa powder with added sweeteners attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cocoa powder with added sweeteners?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Any common misclassification issue with Cocoa powder with added sweeteners?

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 with added sweeteners?

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 powder with added sweeteners?

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.

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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