GST HSN Code List

GST Rate and HSN Code : Chapter 18

Get a detailed GST HSN Code List at our portal. Save your time and effort in finding GST rates for various goods and commodities. We make your search for GST rates in India for over various goods easy with our HSN Code List with GST rates 2024. Find complete product description, HS Code and GST rates.

GST HSN Code List with GST rates 2024

HS CodeItem DescriptionGST
180100Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted0.05
18010000COCOA BEANS WHOLE/BROKEN RAW/ROASTED ,Products include: Cocoa0.05
180200Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste0.05
18020000COCOA SHLLS HUSKS SKINS AND OTHR COCOA WASTE0.05
180310Cocoa paste (excluding defatted)0.05
18031000COCOA PASTE NOT DEFATTED0.05
180320Cocoa paste, wholly or partly defatted0.05
18032000WHOLLY OR PARTLY DEFATTED COCOA PASTE0.05
180400Cocoa butter, fat and oil0.18
18040000COCOA BUTTER FAT AND OIL0.18
180500Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter0.18
18050000COCOA PWDR NT CONTNG SUGAR/SWTNG MATRL0.18
180610Cocoa powder, sweetened0.18
18061000COCOA PWDR CONTNG SUGAR/OTHR SWTNG MATRL0.18
180620Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars weighing > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg (excluding cocoa powder)0.18
18062000OTHR FOOD PRPN CNTNG COCOA IN BLKS/SLBS WGHNG>2KG/IN LQD,PSTE,PWDR,GRNLR/OTHR BULKFORM IN CNTNRS ETC OF A CNTNT > Products Include: Ms Bar0.18
180631Chocolate and other preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars of <= 2 kg, filled0.18
18063100OTHR FOOD PRPN IN BLCKS SLBS/BARS FLLED ,Products include: Cadbury Dairy Milk, Dairy Milk Chocolate0.18
180632Chocolate and other preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars of <= 2 kg (excluding filled)0.18
18063200OTHR FOOD PRPN IN BLCKS SLBS/BARS NT FILD0.18
180690Chocolate and other preparations containing cocoa, in containers or immediate packings of <= 2 kg (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars and cocoa powder)0.18
18069010CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE PRDCTS ,Products include: Cadbury Chocolate, Chocolate Candy, Chocolates0.18
18069020SUGAR CNFCTNRY CNTNG COCOA0.18
18069030SPREADS CNTNG COCOA0.18
18069040PREPNS CNTNG COCOA FOR MKG BEVRGES.0.18
18069090OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS CONTAINING COCOA ,Products include: Almond Milk, Cadbury, Nutella, Horlicks0.18

What is GST?

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a Single Tax Structure System introduced in 2017. GST works on One Nation, One Tax system. Earlier, there was a diverse tax system in India. There were various indirect taxes such as Value Added Tax (VAT), sale tax, purchase tax, service tax, surcharges, Excise duty, etc. Under the GST System, all the central and state taxes are merged into a single tax.

What are GST Rates for Goods & Services?

GST has refined the taxation sector in India. It helps in unifying all taxes for various goods and services. There are a large number of goods, commodities and services in India. So, they are put under 5 different slabs of GST rates-

  • NIL: Under this slab 0% tax is charged on the goods or services.
  • 5%: Under this slab 5% tax is charged on the goods and services.
  • 12%: Under this slab 12% tax is charged on the goods and services.
  • 18%: Under this slab 18% tax is charged on the goods and services.
  • 28%: Under this slab 28% tax is charged on the goods and services.

Important Note: Gold and other precious metals are excluded and put under 3% tax slab.

What is an HSN Code?

HSN Code stands for Harmonized System of Nomenclature. An HSN Code is a unique 6 to10 digit number developed for the identification of goods and products. This system was established in 1988 by the World Customs Organization. The HSN Code system is operational in all parts of the world. It covers almost 90% of the goods traded globally. It is accepted by customs authorities for determining taxes on goods.

How does the HSN Code System in India Functions?

HSN Codes held a great significance in Import-Export Procedures of India. In India, it is called ITC (Indian Trade Clarification)-HS Code. An ITC HS Code is recognized from its Chapter, Heading, Subheading and Regional Tariff. It consists of 8 digits.

Let’s take an example: Suppose we are given an HS Code- 6006840000

  • Chapter: The First two digits (60) denotes chapter
  • Heading: Next two digits (06) denote headings.
  • Subheading: Further, two digits (84) denote subheadings.
  • Regional Tariff: Second Last Two digits (00) denote Regional Tariff.
  • National Tariff: Last Two Digits (00) indicates National Tariff.
structrure of hsn code

How many sections, chapters, heading and subheading Does HS Code System Covers?

There are around 21 sections, 99 chapters, 5,222 heading and 1,244 subheadings in the Harmonised system of Nomenclature.

What is the use of HSN Code in GST?

Ever since the arrival of GST, it is mandatory to mention HSN Code for your product. HSN Codes are needed to be mentioned on invoices, bills or filing GST returns. HSN Code helps taxpayers to evaluate GST rates of various products. An incorrect HSN Code can create a big hurdle in the customs clearance process.

How can I find HSN Code List with GST Rates?

You can find a complete HSN Code List with GST rates at Exim Trade Data portal.