HSN CODE - 18040000 : COCOA BUTTER FAT AND OIL

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 18040000 are used for the COCOA BUTTER FAT AND OIL products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 18040000

First two digits (18) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 18 - Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Next two digits (04) represent the heading number which is COCOA PASTE, WHETHER OR NOT DEFATTED

Next two digits (00) represent the product code which is

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is COCOA BUTTER FAT AND OIL

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.