Cocoa & Cocoa Preparations

Default GST Rate

18%

CGST: 9% + SGST: 9%

IGST Rate (Inter-State)

18%

For inter-state supplies

HSN Chapter Range

18XX

1800 to 1899

✅ Input Tax Credit (ITC)

ITC is generally available on Chapter 18 goods when used for business purposes, subject to:

• • Valid tax invoice & GSTR-2B matching (Section 16(2))
• • Goods actually received & return filed
• • Payment within 180 days of invoice date
• • Not blocked under Section 17(5)

🔄 Reverse Charge (RCM)

RCM applicability depends on the specific goods and supplier category. Key RCM goods in related chapters:

• • Agricultural produce from agriculturists
• • Raw cotton, tobacco leaves, cashew nuts
• • Silk yarn from manufacturers
• • Mentha oil/arvensis from unregistered persons