To facilitate foreign investment into the country a number of steps have been taken by Government of India in the past. Setting up an Authority for Advance Rulings (Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax) to give binding rulings, in advance, on Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax matters pertaining to an investment venture in India is one such measure. The legal provisions of Advance Rulings were introduced through the Finance Acts of 1998, 1999 and 2003.
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Income Tax : The article explains who can apply for Advance Rulings, the transactions covered, applicable forms, fees, procedures, and appeal r...
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Income Tax : CBDT notifies e-advance rulings (Amendment) Scheme, 2023 which amend e-advance rulings Scheme, 2022. Amendments are related to Boa...
Goods and Services Tax : The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued Notification No. 02/2023 – Union Territory Tax on May 25, 2023. T...
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In re Analytica Chemie Inc. (GST AAR Karnataka) The Pharmaceutical Reference Standards (Prepared Laboratory Reagents) imported and supplied by the Appellant and classified under Tariff Item 3822 00 90 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 is covered under Entry No. 80 of Schedule-II to Notification No.1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 attracting a levy of Integrated […]
In re M/s Kaustubha Scientific Research Laboratory Private Ltd. (GST AAR Karnataka) Pharmaceutical Reference Standards (Prepared Laboratory Reagents) imported and supplied by the Appellant and classified under Tariff Item 3822 00 90 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 is covered under Entry No. 80 of Schedule-II to Notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 28th June, […]
In re Guitar Head Publishing LLP. (GST AAR Karnataka) A. Whether the supply of books from the warehouse located in USA (non-taxable territory) to the customers located in USA, UK and Canada (non-taxable territory) without such books entering into India by the applicant are treated as supply under GST? The supply of books from the […]
The Promotional Products/Materials & Marketing items used by the Appellant in promoting their brand & marketing their products can be considered as “inputs” as defined in Section 2(59) of the CGST Act, 2017. However, the GST paid on the same cannot be availed as input tax credit in view of the provisions of Section 17(2) and Section 17(5)(h) of the CGST Act, 2017.
AAR Ruled that A two or three-wheeled battery powered electric vehicle when supplied with or without battery pack is classifiable under HSN 8703 as an ‘electrically operated vehicle’ and is taxable @ 5% GST.
The Hon’ble AAR Gujarat in M/s. Shree Arbuda Transport (Advance Ruling No.: GUJ/GAAR/R/82/2020 decided on September 17, 2020) has held that the provisions for seeking advance ruling is limited to the activities conducted by M/s. Shree Arbuda Transport (Applicant) and cannot be sought for the agreement or matters which have not materialized till date. The […]
In re Tirumala Milk Products Pvt Ltd (GST AAAR Andhra Pradesh) The applicable HS Code for Flavoured Milk is 2202 9930 and GST rate is 12 % (6% CGST and 6% SGST) under entry no 50 of schedule II of Notification No. 1/2017 – Central Tax (Rate) Dated 28.06.2017. Whether ‘flavoured milk’ can be considered […]
In re Isotex Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAAR Gujarat) In view of the foregoing, we confirm the Advance Ruling No. GUJ/GAAR/R/74/2020 dated 17.09.2020 of the Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling to the extent it has been appealed before us, by holding that the products Biomass Fired (Steam) Boilers, Agro Waste Thermic Fluid Heater of M/s. […]
In re Girish Rathod (GST AAAR Gujarat) We find that CBEC Circular No. 433/66/98-CX-6 dated 27/11/1998 is relevant even today and has got persuasive value as on date. Further, Chapter Note 2(a)(4) to Chapter 59 says that fabrics partially coated or partially covered with plastics and bearing designs resulting from these treatments are excluded from […]
The imported plastic item namely Plastic Mechanical Liquid Dispenser shall be classified under Chapter sub-heading 3923.50 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975). The said product is liable to GST at the rate of 18% (9% CGST + 9% SGST)?
