--- title: "1803 HSN Code | HSN Code for Cocoa paste, defatted or not in India" description: "Know more about 1803 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 1803 covering Cocoa paste, defatted or not." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1803/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 1803: Cocoa paste, defatted or not Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted Part of [Chapter 18: Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-18/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 18031000 | [Not Defatted](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18031000/) | | 18032000 | [Wholly Or Partly Defatted](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-18032000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 1803 It includes Cocoa paste, defatted or not ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Cocoa paste, defatted or not? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Cocoa paste, defatted or not? Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Cocoa paste, defatted or not? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Cocoa paste, defatted or not are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### Do spares or accessories of Cocoa paste, defatted or not follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Cocoa paste, defatted or not? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Cocoa paste, defatted or not is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹9 Cr (+219.78% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹254 Cr (+60.54% YoY) — 0.0042% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹246 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #803 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 18: 0.34% of its exports; import side 3.02% - Rank within Chapter 18: #4 of 6 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 87.06% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1059 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +219.78% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Ch. 18: 0.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 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 Ch. 18 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 18 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 127.42 | 0.0035% | — | 6.90% | −127.22 | #1174 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +125.00% | 0.04% | 71.94 | 0.0021% | −43.54% | 3.92% | −71.49 | #1152 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.26 | 0.0001% | +180.00% | 0.11% | 86.86 | 0.0030% | +20.74% | 4.30% | −85.60 | #1114 | | FY 2021-22 | 1.82 | 0.0001% | +44.44% | 0.16% | 129.37 | 0.0028% | +48.94% | 4.77% | −127.55 | #1116 | | FY 2022-23 | 1.35 | 0.0000% | −25.82% | 0.11% | 145.80 | 0.0025% | +12.70% | 4.13% | −144.45 | #1128 | | FY 2023-24 | 2.68 | 0.0001% | +98.52% | 0.18% | 158.41 | 0.0028% | +8.65% | 3.73% | −155.73 | #1111 | | FY 2024-25 | 8.57 | 0.0002% | +219.78% | 0.34% | 254.31 | 0.0042% | +60.54% | 3.02% | −245.74 | #1059 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 87.06%/yr, imports 12.21%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 87.06% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 have grown at a compound annual rate of 87.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.20 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.57 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 ranked #1059 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 ranks #1059 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 18, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #803 of 1233. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 219.78% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹245.74 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹254.31 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹245.74 Crore — ranking #803 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 12.21% CAGR signals rising demand for Cocoa paste, defatted or not India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 have grown at 12.21% CAGR, reaching ₹254.31 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 contributes 0.34% of Chapter 18 exports — ranked #4 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 18, HSN Sub-Chapter 1803 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.34% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.02% share (rank #5). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 18 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1806: Cocoa food preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1806/) | ₹1,351 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1804: Cocoa butter, fat & oil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1804/) | ₹1,107 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1805: Cocoa powder](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1805/) | ₹40 Cr | | #4 | HSN Sub-Chapter 1803: Cocoa paste, defatted or not (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹9 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1801: Cocoa beans, whole or broken](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1801/) | ₹5 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1802: Cocoa waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1802/) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 1801 | [Cocoa beans, whole or broken](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1801/) | | 1802 | [Cocoa waste](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1802/) | | 1804 | [Cocoa butter, fat & oil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1804/) | | 1805 | [Cocoa powder](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1805/) | | 1806 | [Cocoa food preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1806/) |