Case Law Details
In re M/s. New RV Enterprises. (GST AAR Kerala)
The tile adhesive and joint filler manufactured by mixing natural products like silica sand, dolomite powder, cement and chemicals come under the category of ‘prepared binder’ specified under HSN 3824 which is taxable @18% GST.
FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, KERALA
The applicant is a manufacturer of Tile Adhesive and Joint Filler. The raw materials used for the manufacture are silica sand, dolomite, cement and chemicals. The tile adhesive is manufactured by mixing natural products like silica sand and dolomite powder with cement and chemical. Hence it is a ‘prepared binder’ specified under HSN 3824 which is taxable @18% GST. However assessing authority pointed out that this item will come under HSN 3214, which stands for glaciers putty, grafting putty, resign cement, caulking compound etc. Hence the petitioner sought for advance ruling on the tax rate applicable for the Tile Adhesive and Joint Filler manufactured by him.
The authorized representative was heard. He has stated the product manufactured such as Tile Adhesive and Joint Filler is a mixture of natural products, whereas the putty is a material with high plasticity and used extensively for glazing. The prepared binders for foundry modules or cores; chemical products and preparation of the chemical or allied industries including those consisting of mixtures of natural products, not elsewhere specified or included, come under HSN 3824, and hence,taxable @18%.
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