1804 HSN Code: Cocoa butter, fat & oil

HSN Sub Chapter 1804 represents Cocoa butter, fat & oil under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cocoa butter, fat & oil correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 1804, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cocoa butter, fat & oil.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 1804

GST Rate for Cocoa butter, fat & oil under HSN Code 1804. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

18

HSN Code

HSN Description

Cocoa butter, fat and oil

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 1804

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Cocoa butter, fat & oil.

Tariff HSN

Description

Cocoa butter, fat and oil

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 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

₹1,107 Cr

+159.91% vs FY 2023-24

0.0299% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2,559 Cr

+137.66% vs FY 2023-24

0.0420% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,452 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #996 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 18

FY 2024-25

44.07%

Share of Chapter 18’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 30.37% of Chapter 18’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 18

FY 2024-25

#2 of 6

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 18

Import-side rank: #1 of 6

At a glance

19.72%

Export CAGR

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

#367

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+159.91%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

44.07%

Contribution to Ch. 18

Share of Chapter 18 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 1804

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 #476

Balance

+58.72

Exports

376.05 ₹ Cr

0.0164% share

YoY

27.84% of Ch. 18

Imports

317.33 ₹ Cr

0.0088% share

YoY

17.19% of Ch. 18

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #481

Balance

−22.43

Exports

362.76 ₹ Cr

0.0164% share

−3.53% YoY

28.46% of Ch. 18

Imports

385.19 ₹ Cr

0.0115% share

+21.38% YoY

21.00% of Ch. 18

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #522

Balance

−214.81

Exports

306.64 ₹ Cr

0.0143% share

−15.47% YoY

27.67% of Ch. 18

Imports

521.45 ₹ Cr

0.0179% share

+35.37% YoY

25.80% of Ch. 18

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #635

Balance

−401.93

Exports

238.09 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

−22.36% YoY

20.79% of Ch. 18

Imports

640.02 ₹ Cr

0.0140% share

+22.74% YoY

23.58% of Ch. 18

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #611

Balance

−472.19

Exports

304.32 ₹ Cr

0.0084% share

+27.82% YoY

24.50% of Ch. 18

Imports

776.51 ₹ Cr

0.0135% share

+21.33% YoY

21.99% of Ch. 18

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #558

Balance

−650.78

Exports

425.99 ₹ Cr

0.0118% share

+39.98% YoY

27.99% of Ch. 18

Imports

1,076.77 ₹ Cr

0.0192% share

+38.67% YoY

25.35% of Ch. 18

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #367

Balance

−1,451.82

Exports

1,107.18 ₹ Cr

0.0299% share

+159.91% YoY

44.07% of Ch. 18

Imports

2,559.00 ₹ Cr

0.0420% share

+137.66% YoY

30.37% of Ch. 18

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

19.72% /yr

Imports

41.61% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 18 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,512.40 Cr

Import

₹8,426.51 Cr

Trade Balance

−5,914.11

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 19.72% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹376.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,107.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 Ranked #367 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 ranks #367 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 18, it ranks #2 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #996 of 1233.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 159.91% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,451.82 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,559.00 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,107.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,451.82 Crore — ranking #996 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 41.61% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cocoa butter, fat & oil

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 have grown at 41.61% CAGR, reaching ₹2,559.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 Contributes 44.07% of Chapter 18 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 6 subchapters under Chapter 18, HSN Sub-Chapter 1804 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 44.07% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 30.37% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 1804 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 1804

It includes Cocoa butter, fat & oil

What should my invoice and records include for Cocoa butter, fat & oil?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

How should I document Cocoa butter, fat & oil sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Cocoa butter, fat & oil to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

Do spares or accessories of Cocoa butter, fat & oil 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.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Cocoa butter, fat & oil?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Cocoa butter, fat & oil are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Cocoa butter, fat & oil?

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.

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.