Chocolate and cocoa powder manufacturers use defatted cocoa paste as an intermediate product for further processing.
HSN code 18032000 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 paste, wholly or partly defatted, is classified under this specific code.
Defatted cocoa paste requires moisture-resistant packaging; the product is freely exportable from India without a license.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 18032000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 18032000 covers cocoa paste, wholly or partly defatted.
HSN 18032000 falls under Chapter 18 and Heading 1803 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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