--- title: "HSN Code for Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa | HSN 18069020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 18069020 related to Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18069020/" --- # HSN Code 18069020: Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa - [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 : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 18069020 ? It includes Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa? 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 Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa? Under HSN 18069020, Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 18069020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹125 Cr (+30.58% YoY) — 0.0034% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹33 Cr (−51.63% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹91 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1666 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1806: 9.24% of its exports; import side 2.94% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1806: #4 of 9 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 18.04% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2383 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +112.95% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1806: 9.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 18069020 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 | 46.13 | 0.0020% | — | 4.75% | 10.53 | 0.0003% | — | 1.98% | +35.60 | #2970 | | FY 2019-20 | 40.88 | 0.0019% | −11.38% | 4.51% | 18.16 | 0.0005% | +72.46% | 3.37% | +22.72 | #3173 | | FY 2020-21 | 39.78 | 0.0018% | −2.69% | 5.02% | 30.36 | 0.0010% | +67.18% | 6.87% | +9.42 | #3272 | | FY 2021-22 | 39.86 | 0.0013% | +0.20% | 4.44% | 48.65 | 0.0011% | +60.24% | 7.90% | −8.79 | #3677 | | FY 2022-23 | 84.88 | 0.0023% | +112.95% | 9.18% | 71.65 | 0.0012% | +47.28% | 7.70% | +13.23 | #2765 | | FY 2023-24 | 95.57 | 0.0026% | +12.59% | 8.87% | 69.16 | 0.0012% | −3.48% | 6.38% | +26.41 | #2644 | | FY 2024-25 | 124.80 | 0.0034% | +30.58% | 9.24% | 33.45 | 0.0006% | −51.63% | 2.94% | +91.35 | #2383 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 18.04%/yr, imports 21.24%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 18069020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 18.04% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 18069020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.04% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹46.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹124.80 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 18069020 ranked #2383 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18069020 ranks #2383 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1806, it ranks #4 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #1666 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 18069020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18069020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 112.95% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹91.35 Crore in HSN Code 18069020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹124.80 Cr exceeded imports of ₹33.45 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹91.35 Crore — ranking #1666 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 21.24% CAGR signals rising demand for Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa India's imports under HSN Code 18069020 have grown at 21.24% CAGR, reaching ₹33.45 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 18069020 contributes 9.24% of Sub-Chapter 1806 exports — ranked #4 Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1806, HSN Code 18069020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 9.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.94% share (rank #7). ## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18063200/) | ₹157 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 18069020: Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa (this hsn code) | ₹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 |