In re Shri Mohanan, M/s. Aswani Chips and Bakers (GST AAR Kerala)
1. Whether chips made from Jackfruit, Banana (both raw as well as ripe banana), Banana chips (masala), Potato, Tapioca, Chembu and Pavakka and sold without BRAND NAME are classifiable as NAMKEENS and are covered by HSN Code 2106.90.99 and taxable under Entry 101A of 1st Schedule of Central Tax (Rate) Notification 1/2017?
No. The Jackfruit Chips, Banana Chips, Potato Chips, Tapioca Chips, Chembu Chips and Pavakka Chips are classifiable under Customs Tariff Heading 2008.19.40 and is liable to GST at the rate of 12% [6% – CGST + 6% – SGST] as per Entry at SI No. 40 of Schedule II of Notification No.01/2017 Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017.
2. Whether roasted and salted / salted / roasted preparations such as of Ground nuts, Cashew nut and other seeds are NAMKEENS and when sold without a brand name can they be classified under HSN 2106.90.99 and taxed under Entry 101A of Schedule 1 of Central Tax (Rate) Notification 1/2017?
No. Roasted / salted / roasted and salted Cashew nuts are classifiable under Customs Tariff Heading 2008.19.10 and roasted / salted / roasted and salted Ground nuts and other nuts are classifiable under Customs Tariff Heading 2008.19.20 and is liable to GST at the rate of 12% [6% – CGST + 6% – SGST] as per Entry at SI No. 40 of Schedule II of Notification No.01/2017 Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017.
