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 or export of Cocoa powder with added sweeteners.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 18061000
HSN Code 18061000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 18061000 not include?
Cocoa powder with added sweeteners does not include products with the following descriptions.
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
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 18061000 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹10 Cr
0.0003% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹19 Cr
0.0003% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹9 Cr
Surplus rank #9015 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 1806
FY 2024-250.72%
Share of Sub-Chapter 1806’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 1.65% of Sub-Chapter 1806’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1806
FY 2024-25#8 of 9
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1806
Import-side rank: #8 of 9
At a glance
36.88%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#5813
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+245.71%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move
0.72%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1806
Share of Sub-Chapter 1806 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 18061000
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−23.45
Exports
1.47 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
0.15% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
24.92 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
— YoY
4.69% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
−32.93
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−42.18% YoY
0.09% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
33.78 ₹ Cr
0.0010% share
+35.55% YoY
6.27% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
−39.76
Exports
2.47 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+190.59% YoY
0.31% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
42.23 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
+25.01% YoY
9.55% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
−44.37
Exports
3.52 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+42.51% YoY
0.39% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
47.89 ₹ Cr
0.0010% share
+13.40% YoY
7.78% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
−83.81
Exports
1.40 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−60.23% YoY
0.15% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
85.21 ₹ Cr
0.0015% share
+77.93% YoY
9.16% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
−109.30
Exports
4.84 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+245.71% YoY
0.45% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
114.14 ₹ Cr
0.0020% share
+33.95% YoY
10.54% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
−9.13
Exports
9.67 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+99.79% YoY
0.72% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
18.80 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
−83.53% YoY
1.65% of Sub-Ch. 1806
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
36.88% /yr
Imports
−4.59% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹1,350.79 Cr
Import
₹1,137.14 Cr
Trade Balance
+213.65
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 18061000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 36.88% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 18061000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 36.88% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 18061000 Ranked #5813 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18061000 ranks #5813 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1806, it ranks #8 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #9015 of 12657.
FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 18061000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18061000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 245.71% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹9.13 Crore in HSN Code 18061000 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹18.80 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9.67 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹9.13 Crore — ranking #9015 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −4.59% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Cocoa powder with added sweeteners
India's imports under HSN Code 18061000 have grown at −4.59% CAGR, reaching ₹18.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 18061000 Contributes 0.72% of Sub-Chapter 1806 Exports — Ranked #8
Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1806, HSN Code 18061000 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.65% share (rank #8).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 18061000 and GST compliance.
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.