What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 18063100?

HSN code 18063100 (Chocolate) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 18063100?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 18063100 is 30%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 18063100 cover?

HSN code 18063100 covers Chocolate. It sits under Chapter 18 – Cocoa and cocoa preparations, in Section IV – PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 18063100?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 18063100 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Chocolate HSN Code 1806

Q: What is the HSN code for Chocolate?

The HSN code for Chocolate is 18063100, classified under Chapter 18 – Cocoa and cocoa preparations of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for chocolate?

Chocolate falls under heading 1806 — filled chocolate blocks/bars under 18063100, unfilled under 18063200, and sweetened cocoa powder under 18061000.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa are classified under HSN heading 1806. Cocoa powder with sugar, filled and unfilled chocolate bars each map to distinct tariff items.

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Heading

1806

Primary code

18063100

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

30%

Chocolate HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 1806 (chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
18061000	- Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter	5%	30%
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. ---- Other, in blocks, slabs or bars :	5%	30%
18063100	- Filled	5%	30%
18069010	- Chocolate and chocolate products	5%	30%

FTA preferential rates: 15 partner agreement(s) listed for 18063100; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 9 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for chocolate?

The HSN code for chocolate is 1806 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for chocolate the most common is 18063100, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How chocolate is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for chocolate narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 182-digitCocoa and cocoa preparations
18064-digit headingCHOCOLATE AND OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS CONTAINING COCOA
1806316-digit subheadingCHOCOLATE AND OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS CONTAINING COCOA
180631008-digit tariff item- Filled

Section IV — PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES

GST on chocolate

Chocolate (HSN 1806) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 18063100 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported chocolate

When chocolate (HSN 18063100) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 30%, AIDC 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹50.045. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 18063100 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for chocolate is 1806 at the heading level, with 18063100 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.