--- title: "HSN Code for Other | Spreads Containing Cocoa | HSN 18069030 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 18069030 related to Other | Spreads Containing Cocoa with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18069030/" --- # HSN Code 18069030: Other | Spreads 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 : Spreads containing cocoa | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 18069030 ? It includes Other | Spreads Containing Cocoa ### How much GST applies to Other / Spreads Containing Cocoa? Under HSN 18069030, Other / Spreads Containing Cocoa attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other / Spreads 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 / Spreads Containing Cocoa; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / Spreads 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / Spreads 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other / Spreads 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 18069030 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹3 Cr (+328.57% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹179 Cr (+3.67% YoY) — 0.0029% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹176 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11223 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1806: 0.24% of its exports; import side 15.73% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1806: #9 of 9 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 26.38% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #7092 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +328.57% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1806: 0.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 18069030 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.08% | 32.08 | 0.0009% | — | 6.04% | −31.27 | #7806 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.32% | 0.04% | 27.96 | 0.0008% | −12.84% | 5.19% | −27.59 | #8433 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −2.70% | 0.05% | 49.75 | 0.0017% | +77.93% | 11.25% | −49.39 | #8465 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −36.11% | 0.03% | 63.69 | 0.0014% | +28.02% | 10.34% | −63.46 | #9112 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +26.09% | 0.03% | 122.52 | 0.0021% | +92.37% | 13.17% | −122.23 | #9067 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +165.52% | 0.07% | 172.57 | 0.0031% | +40.85% | 15.93% | −171.80 | #8466 | | FY 2024-25 | 3.30 | 0.0001% | +328.57% | 0.24% | 178.90 | 0.0029% | +3.67% | 15.73% | −175.60 | #7092 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 26.38%/yr, imports 33.17%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 18069030 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 26.38% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 18069030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 26.38% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.30 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 18069030 ranked #7092 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18069030 ranks #7092 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1806, it ranks #9 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #11223 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 18069030 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18069030 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 328.57% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹175.60 Crore in HSN Code 18069030 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹178.90 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.30 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹175.60 Crore — ranking #11223 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 33.17% CAGR signals rising demand for Other | Spreads Containing Cocoa India's imports under HSN Code 18069030 have grown at 33.17% CAGR, reaching ₹178.90 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 18069030 contributes 0.24% of Sub-Chapter 1806 exports — ranked #9 Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1806, HSN Code 18069030 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.73% share (rank #3). ## 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](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 (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |