HSN Code 18063200: Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled)
HSN Code 18063200 represents Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 18063200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled).
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 18063200
HSN Code 18063200 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 18063200 not include?
Cocoa Blocks, Slabs, Bars (Not Filled) does not include products with the following descriptions.
Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
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 : Chocolate and chocolate products
Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa
Other : Spreads containing cocoa
Other : Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages
Other : Other
Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
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 : 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 18063200 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹157 Cr
0.0043% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹62 Cr
0.0010% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹96 Cr
Surplus rank #1635 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 1806
FY 2024-2511.65%
Share of Sub-Chapter 1806’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 5.44% of Sub-Chapter 1806’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1806
FY 2024-25#3 of 9
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1806
Import-side rank: #5 of 9
At a glance
5.20%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#2105
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+44.03%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move
11.65%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1806
Share of Sub-Chapter 1806 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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.
Balance
+99.83
Exports
116.11 ₹ Cr
0.0051% share
— YoY
11.96% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
16.28 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
— YoY
3.06% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
+15.11
Exports
64.46 ₹ Cr
0.0029% share
−44.48% YoY
7.12% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
49.35 ₹ Cr
0.0015% share
+203.13% YoY
9.16% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
+30.99
Exports
49.70 ₹ Cr
0.0023% share
−22.90% YoY
6.27% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
18.71 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
−62.09% YoY
4.23% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
+38.47
Exports
71.36 ₹ Cr
0.0023% share
+43.58% YoY
7.96% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
32.89 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
+75.79% YoY
5.34% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
+19.14
Exports
80.86 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
+13.31% YoY
8.75% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
61.72 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+87.66% YoY
6.63% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
+72.52
Exports
116.46 ₹ Cr
0.0032% share
+44.03% YoY
10.80% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
43.94 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
−28.81% YoY
4.06% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Balance
+95.52
Exports
157.38 ₹ Cr
0.0043% share
+35.14% YoY
11.65% of Sub-Ch. 1806
Imports
61.86 ₹ Cr
0.0010% share
+40.78% YoY
5.44% of Sub-Ch. 1806
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
5.20% /yr
Imports
24.92% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹1,350.79 Cr
Import
₹1,137.14 Cr
Trade Balance
+213.65
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 18063200 and GST compliance.
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.