CAAR Delhi holds that the R&S® CMA180 Radio Test Set, designed for testing two-way radios and communication systems, is “specially designed for telecommunications” and must be classified under CTI 9030 40 00, rejecting the department’s claim for general-purpose classification.
Rohde & Schwarz India sought an Advance Ruling on classifying the PVT 360A Performance Vector Tester under Customs Tariff Item (CTI) 9030 40 00 (specially designed for telecommunications) for nil Basic Customs Duty (BCD), instead of the residual CTI 9030 89 90 (other instruments).
CAAR, Mumbai, ruled that Thermal Printer Ribbons are essential parts of thermal printers and classifiable under CTH 8443 99 59, rejecting classification under Heading 9612 meant for inked ribbons.
CAAR Mumbai held that VitalArmor Ca M10, a milk-derived mineral concentrate, is a dietary supplement classifiable under Heading 2106 90 99, rejecting its classification as a chemical compound or whey product.
The Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) re-examined the classification of Tapioca Flour (Thippi) sought by V.S. Trading Company. The AAR ruled that the product is a residue of starch manufacture (HSN 2303 1000) and is taxable at 5%, rejecting the applicants claim for Nil rate under HSN 1106.
AAR ruled that men’s pyjama sets consisting of a woven cotton shirt and pant fall under HSN 620721. For packs of 2 sets costing less than Rs.1,000 per piece, GST applies at 5% (CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5%) as per Notification No.01/2017.
The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) clarifies that Cotton Seed De-oiled Cake (HSN 2306) is fully exempt from GST effective from September 22, 2017, irrespective of its end-use as animal or aquatic feed. The ruling resolves supplier inconsistency and nullifies questions regarding Input Tax Credit (ITC).
The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) held that construction services for a Service Apartment project must be classified as Commercial Apartment under GST, attracting the 12% rate, due to land-use restrictions and the nature of the apartments, despite the RERA registering it as a Residential Project.
Gujarat AAAR rules that companies cannot claim GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) on share buyback expenses, as securities are neither goods nor services under GST law.
The Gujarat Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (GAAAR) rejected the Revenue’s appeal, confirming a manufacturer’s eligibility for Input Tax Credit (ITC) on capital goods.
