GST rate on Cocoa and preparations of Cocoa in India
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Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations fall under GST HSN code chapter 18. The details about GST rate changes on sale of Cocoa are being updated here. The notification changes on exemptions on GST on sale of Cocoa and other circulars related to GST on Cocoa and preparations of Cocoa are updated in this website.
Update on 18th May, 2017: GST rates for goods
5% GST RATE;
1. Cocoa beans whole or broken, raw or roasted [GST HSN chapter code 1801]
2. Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste [GST HSN chapter code 1802] and
3. Cocoa paste whether or not de-fatted [GST HSN chapter code 1803]
28% GST RATE;
1. Cocoa butter, fat and oil [GST HSN chapter code 1804]
Revised GST Rates on 10th November, 2017
Present rate new rate
1804 Cocoa butter, fat and oil 28% 18%
2. Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or sweetening matter [GST HSN chapter code 1805] and
Revised GST Rates on 10th November, 2017
Present rate new rate
1805 Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or 28% 18%
sweetening matter
3. Chocolates and other food preparations containing cocoa [GST HSN chapter code 1806]
Revised GST Rates on 10th November, 2017
Present rate new rate
1806 Chocolates and other food preparations containing cocoa 28% 18%
In India, GST on sale of Cocoa and Cocoa preparations is expected to be imposed.
GST rates in India is being finalized within a couple of months, as Goods and Service Tax is being implemented from July 01,2017 in India. Each category of slabs is being declared soon by the GST authorities. Goods and Service Tax (GST) rate tariff in India is designed in 6 categories of goods and services. Four main GST rate slabs framed with Essential goods and services, Standard goods and services and luxury goods and services with 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% respectively. Commonly used Goods and Services at 5%, Standard Goods and Services fall under 1st slab at 12%, Standard Goods and Services fall under 2nd Slab at 18% and Special category of Goods and Services including luxury - 28%. The most essential goods and services attract nil rate of GST under Exempted Categories. Luxury goods and services and certain specific goods and services attract additional cess than 28% GST.
Agriculture is the root of Economy hence government focuses with top priority to encourage agriculture sectors. So agriculture commodities and agricultural services is expected to be exempted from paying GST. Processed food products are also expected be included in exemption list of GST where no tax is payable for sale of such products. The GST exemption list is being published soon by GST authorities in India.
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The above information about GST rate on commodities under HSN code mentioned above commonly clarifies on questions explained under:
Amount of GST tax on cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted
What is the GST rate on cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste?
How much GST on cocoa paste, defatted or not?
GST tariff on cocoa butter, fat and oil
Indian GST charges on cocoa powder, not sweetened
GST duty on chocolate & other food products containing cocoa
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