It is often misunderstood about the meaning of ZERO RATED and NIL RATED terms which may lead to incorrect filings and submission in GST, therefore we need to understand the difference between these terms. At present 7 rates structure exist in GST 0%, 0.25%, 3% 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% with Schedule I to VII respectively.
It normally happens in the automobile sector that the automobile supplier provides certain tools & dies to various component suppliers free of cost. Such tools and dies are not in the scope of the component supplier as per the terms of the contract. Component supplier shall use such tools & dies so provided for the manufacture of various components which are sold to the automobile supplier.
