Classification of Branded Halwa under GST: AAR Kerala Ruling

In re Halwa Haweli (GST AAR Kerala) In the case of In re Halwa Haweli, the Kerala Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) addressed the classification and tax rate applicable to branded halwa under the GST regime. The applicant, engaged in selling halwa, sought clarification on whether halwa packed and marketed under their brand name could be classified as “Namkeens” under HSN Code 2106 90 and taxed at 12% as per Entry 46 of Schedule II of Notification No. 1/2017 Central Tax (Rate). However, AAR Kerala ruled that halwa falls under the category of sweetmeats, which are listed in Entry 1...