--- title: "HSN Code for Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) | HSN 18063200 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 18063200 related to Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18063200/" --- # HSN Code 18063200: Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) - [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 1806: Cocoa food preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1806/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Not Filled | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 18063200 ? It includes Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) ### How much GST applies to Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled)? Under HSN 18063200, Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled)? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled)? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled)? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 18063200 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹157 Cr (+35.14% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹62 Cr (+40.78% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹96 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1635 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1806: 11.65% of its exports; import side 5.44% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1806: #3 of 9 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 5.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2105 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +44.03% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1806: 11.65% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 18063200 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. 1806 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1806 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 116.11 | 0.0051% | — | 11.96% | 16.28 | 0.0005% | — | 3.06% | +99.83 | #1850 | | FY 2019-20 | 64.46 | 0.0029% | −44.48% | 7.12% | 49.35 | 0.0015% | +203.13% | 9.16% | +15.11 | #2555 | | FY 2020-21 | 49.70 | 0.0023% | −22.90% | 6.27% | 18.71 | 0.0006% | −62.09% | 4.23% | +30.99 | #2939 | | FY 2021-22 | 71.36 | 0.0023% | +43.58% | 7.96% | 32.89 | 0.0007% | +75.79% | 5.34% | +38.47 | #2858 | | FY 2022-23 | 80.86 | 0.0022% | +13.31% | 8.75% | 61.72 | 0.0011% | +87.66% | 6.63% | +19.14 | #2835 | | FY 2023-24 | 116.46 | 0.0032% | +44.03% | 10.80% | 43.94 | 0.0008% | −28.81% | 4.06% | +72.52 | #2386 | | FY 2024-25 | 157.38 | 0.0043% | +35.14% | 11.65% | 61.86 | 0.0010% | +40.78% | 5.44% | +95.52 | #2105 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 5.20%/yr, imports 24.92%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 18063200 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 5.20% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 18063200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.20% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹116.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹157.38 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 18063200 ranked #2105 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18063200 ranks #2105 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1806, it ranks #3 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #1635 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 18063200 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18063200 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 44.03% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹95.52 Crore in HSN Code 18063200 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹157.38 Cr exceeded imports of ₹61.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹95.52 Crore — ranking #1635 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 24.92% CAGR signals rising demand for Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) India's imports under HSN Code 18063200 have grown at 24.92% CAGR, reaching ₹61.86 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 18063200 contributes 11.65% of Sub-Chapter 1806 exports — ranked #3 Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1806, HSN Code 18063200 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 11.65% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.44% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1806 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 18069090: Cocoa-Based Food Preparations \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18069090/) | ₹714 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 18069010: Other :Other: Chloro thiophene-2-carboxylic acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18069010/) | ₹204 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 18063200: Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) (this hsn code) | ₹157 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 18069020: Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18069020/) | ₹125 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 18062000: Chocolate Preparations (>2kg Blocks/Bulk)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18062000/) | ₹57 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 18069040: Cocoa Preparations for Beverages](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18069040/) | ₹43 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 18063100: Other, for remote-controlled flight only : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18063100/) | ₹37 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 18061000: Cocoa powder with added sweeteners](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18061000/) | ₹10 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 18069030: Other \| Spreads Containing Cocoa](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18069030/) | ₹3 Cr |