HSN Codes · Chapter 18: Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations

HSN Code 1806

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

Typical GST rate

18%

9% CGST + 9% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 1806

The first two digits (18) place this code in chapter 18 — Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Cocoa beans, cocoa powder, and chocolate in all its forms — chocolate and cocoa preparations generally attract 18% GST.

More specific codes under 1806

  • 180610 — Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
  • 18061000 — Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
  • 180620 — 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
  • 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
  • 180631 — Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa — filled
  • 18063100 — Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa — filled — filled
  • 180632 — Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa — not filled
  • 18063200 — Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa — not filled — not filled
  • 180690 — Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa — other
  • 18069010 — Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa — other — chocolate and chocolate products

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 1806 typically attract 18% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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