5% GST payable on Leasing of Satellite Transponder

In re M/s Antrix Corporation Limited (GST AAR Karnataka) Whether Leasing of Satellite Transponder which is covered under SAC Code 997319 be charged at 5% GST as per HSN Code 8803 – Parts Goods of Heading 8802 (Satellites)? The service of Leasing of Satellite Transponders, covered under SAC 9973 19, falls under the Entry No.17 (viii) of Notification No. 8/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28th June 2017, as amended, and is taxable to GST at the rate of 5% IGST (i.e. 2.5% of CGST and 2.5% of KGST), as applicable on the supply of like goods (transponder – part of communication satellite) i...