Imitation Zari Yarn Classified Under 56050020, Taxed at 5% GST: AAR

In re Sai Ram Jari Industries (GST AAR Gujarat) The applicant, a registered GST assessee engaged in manufacturing imitation zari thread made from lacquered coated polyester or plastic film with aluminium, sought an advance ruling on the correct HSN classification and GST rate applicable to such products. The applicant explained that zari thread in trade exists in two broad types—real zari made from gold or silver, and imitation zari made from metals like aluminium or copper. Due to rising costs, imitation zari is now commonly produced from metallised plastic or polyester film. When lacquered...