GST on Pooja Oil Fixed at 5% Due to Classification as Inedible Vegetable Oil Mixture

In re Sapna Hitech Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) The present matter concerns an application filed before the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra, seeking clarification on the applicable GST rate for “Pooja Oil” proposed to be manufactured by the applicant. The applicant proposed to manufacture “Pooja Oil” by blending various vegetable oils such as palm, rice bran, and soya oil (about 99%) with a small proportion of sesame oil (around 1%). The product would not undergo chemical modification and would remain technically edible. However, due to packaging and labeling r...