Transformers’ supplied to Indian Railways covered under HSN ‘8504’

In re Rishab Industries (GST AAR Maharashtra)

Question- Whether transformers supplied to Indian Railways can be classified as ‘Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock’ under HSN ‘8607’ and thereby subjected to GST@ 5% or the transformers shall be categorized under HSN 8504 and subjected to GST@ 18%?

Answer- Transformers’ supplied to Indian Railways, by the applicant, are covered under HSN ‘8504’ and Sr. No. 375 of Schedule III of the Notification 1/2017 Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 and therefore subjected to GST@ 18%.

FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, MAHARASHTRA

The present application has been filed under Section 97 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 [hereinafter referred to as “the CGST Act and MGST Act”] by M/s. RISHAB INDUSTRIES, seeking an advance ruling in respect of the following question.

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