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 or export of Cocoa Preparations for Beverages.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 18069040

HSN Code 18069040 relates to the following description.

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 18062000

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.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 18069040 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹43 Cr

+27.59% vs FY 2023-24

0.0012% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−71.67% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹42 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2280 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1806

FY 2024-25

3.17%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1806’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 1806’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1806

FY 2024-25

#6 of 9

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1806

Import-side rank: #9 of 9

At a glance

14.98%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#3837

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+34.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

3.17%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1806

Share of Sub-Chapter 1806 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 18069040

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4205

Balance

+17.97

Exports

18.53 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

1.91% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3830

Balance

+24.62

Exports

24.83 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+34.00% YoY

2.74% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−62.50% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3755

Balance

+27.75

Exports

28.04 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+12.93% YoY

3.54% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+38.10% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4198

Balance

+10.27

Exports

26.59 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−5.17% YoY

2.96% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

16.32 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+5,527.59% YoY

2.65% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4345

Balance

+24.67

Exports

26.15 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−1.65% YoY

2.83% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

1.48 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−90.93% YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4091

Balance

+31.76

Exports

33.56 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+28.34% YoY

3.11% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

1.80 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+21.62% YoY

0.17% of Sub-Ch. 1806

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3837

Balance

+42.31

Exports

42.82 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+27.59% YoY

3.17% of Sub-Ch. 1806

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−71.67% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 1806

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

14.98% /yr

Imports

−1.55% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1806 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,350.79 Cr

Import

₹1,137.14 Cr

Trade Balance

+213.65

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 18069040 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 14.98% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 18069040 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.98% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹18.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹42.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 18069040 Ranked #3837 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 18069040 ranks #3837 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1806, it ranks #6 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #2280 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 18069040 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 18069040 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 34.00% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹42.31 Crore in HSN Code 18069040 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹42.82 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.51 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹42.31 Crore — ranking #2280 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −1.55% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Cocoa Preparations for Beverages

India's imports under HSN Code 18069040 have grown at −1.55% CAGR, reaching ₹0.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 18069040 Contributes 3.17% of Sub-Chapter 1806 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1806, HSN Code 18069040 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 3.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #9).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 18069040 and GST compliance.

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.