Chocolate manufacturers worldwide import cocoa beans as the fundamental raw material for chocolate and cocoa product production.
HSN code 18010000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted, are classified under this single consolidated code.
Cocoa beans require moisture-resistant bulk packaging in jute bags with proper ventilation; the product is freely exportable from India without a license.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 18010000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 18010000 covers cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted.
HSN 18010000 falls under Chapter 18 and Heading 1801 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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