What products are classified under HSN 18061000 ?
It includes 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.
HSN Code 18061000 relates to the following description:
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
It includes 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.
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.
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.
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.
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