Rate at a Glance
Chapter 18
GST rate guide
Cocoa beans are taxed at 5%. Chocolates and other cocoa preparations were reduced to 5% from 22 September 2025.
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Rates reflect GST changes effective 22 September 2025. Confirm the rate for your exact product description before filing.
All 9 HSN codes under 1806
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 18061000 | Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter |
| 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 |
| 18063100 | Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: filled |
| 18063200 | Other, in blocks, slabs or bars: not filled |
| 18069010 | Other: chocolate and chocolate products |
| 18069020 | Other: sugar confectionary containing cocoa |
| 18069030 | Other: spreads containing cocoa |
| 18069040 | Other: preparations containing cocoa for making beverages |
| 18069090 | Other: other |
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