HSN code for Chocolate — 1806 · GST 5%
Chocolate is billed under HSN 1806, which covers chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 5%.
Also called: chocolate bar, dark chocolate, compound chocolate, choco chips
GST on chocolate
- GST rate
- 5%
- Within your state
- CGST 2.5% + SGST/UTGST 2.5%
- To another state
- IGST 5%
Example invoice line
Selling to another state: IGST 5% (₹21.00) replaces CGST and SGST.
What HSN 1806 covers
Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa
Chocolate bars, compound chocolate, chocolate chips and other foods with cocoa.
Chocolates and cocoa products moved from 18% to 5% under GST 2.0.
Questions about chocolate
What is the HSN code for chocolate?
Chocolate is classified under HSN 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
What is the GST rate on chocolate?
5% under GST 2.0, in force since 22 September 2025. Within your state that is 2.5% CGST plus 2.5% SGST (or UTGST); to a buyer in another state it is 5% IGST.
Is chocolate ever taxed differently?
Chocolates and cocoa products moved from 18% to 5% under GST 2.0.
How many digits of the HSN code go on the invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print at least 4 digits (1806) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (the 6-digit code for your exact product) on every invoice.
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Save chocolate once with HSN 1806 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.