HSN Code 18069040: Cocoa Preparations for Beverages

HSN Code 18069040 represents Cocoa Preparations for Beverages under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cocoa Preparations for Beverages correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 18069040, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cocoa Preparations for Beverages.

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Description of Goods for Cocoa Preparations for Beverages

HSN Code 18069040 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa Other : Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages 9% 9% 18% 0%

Description of goods

Other : Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages

Chapter

18 – Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Sub Chapter

1806 – Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

CGST 9%
SGST 9%
IGST 18%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 18069040 not include?

Cocoa Preparations for Beverages does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
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, in blocks, slabs or bars : Not Filled
Other : Chocolate and chocolate products
Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa
Other : Spreads containing cocoa
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, in blocks, slabs or bars : Not Filled

Other : Chocolate and chocolate products

Other : Sugar confectionary containing cocoa

Other : Spreads containing cocoa

Other : Other

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FAQs for HSN Code 18069040

What products are classified under HSN 18069040 ?

It includes Cocoa Preparations for Beverages

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cocoa Preparations for Beverages?

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 Preparations for Beverages?

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 Preparations for Beverages?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Cocoa Preparations for Beverages is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cocoa Preparations for Beverages; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cocoa Preparations for Beverages?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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