Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR)

Regarding clarification on Notification No. 46/2017-Central Tax

Whether IGST payable at 5% on fertilizer when being exported

Whether HDPE woven tarpaulin is classifiable as textile under GST Tariff Act

Whether the various systems, sub-systems and onboard spares supplied by the applicant for use in the Warships, Vessels and Submarines meant for Indian Navy and Shipbuilders, attracts 5% GST?

a) Is it legally correct to infer that the service of “logging” and its components described before do not attract any SGST under the CGST Act, 2017? If not, what is the correct position by law?

b) In case the trees have grown from “plants” not planted by the Karnataka Forest Department, but that which grew by natural regeneration but were nurtured, managed and protected by the Karnataka Forest Department, does the same nil rate of SGST and CGST apply to them too? If not, what would be the rate?

c) In case of sale of forest produce or any other goods belonging to Karnataka Forest Department, where the buyer is registered or is based in and transports the goods to outside the State of Karnataka, what should be charged under the CGST Act, 2017, (A) SGST and CGST, or (B) IGST?

d) In case of sale of forest produce or any other goods belonging to Karnataka Forest Department, where the buyer is registered or is based outside the State of Karnataka, but uses the goods within the State of Karnataka, what should be charged under the CGST Act, 2017? (A) SGST and CGST, or (B) IGST?

Classification of goods and GST rate applicability in the case of goods manufactured by us (list enclosed) ? 

Whether Leasing of Satellite Transponder which is covered under SAC Code 997319 be charged at 5% GST as per HSN Code 8803 – Parts Goods of Heading 8802 (Satellites)?

Classification of goods and GST rate applicability in the case of goods manufactured by us (list enclosed) ? 

1. Whether we need to apply for GST registration as the services provided are export   of services?

2. Whether can we do supply of such services under LUT?                                

3. Whether GST is applicable on the reimbursement of expenses such as salaries, rent, office expenses, travelling cost etc.?

4. Whether GST will be applicable on the management fees charged by us to the Company for managing the job outsourced to us?

1. Applicability of GST @ 5% (CGST of 2.5% and SCGT of 2.5%) or IGST @ 5% for the above mentioned Marine Duty hydraulic equipment, which is being designed and custom built by us for being fitted on a Barge falling under Serial No 246 of Schedule. I of GST Notification No 1/2017 dated 28th June 2017, and its Parts falling under Serial No. 252 of Schedule I of GST Notification No. 1/2017, which are essentially required for the functioning of barge.

2. Whether we can claim input tax credit in respect of indigenous and imported inputs which are being used for manufacture of the above equipment, if GST on the equipment manufactured by us is determined as 5% in terms of Notification No 1/2017 dated 28th June 2017.