- The Indian government has exempted payments made for goods imported through ocean freight from 5% integrated GST starting from October 1, 2023.
- The Finance Ministry has made changes to the IGST Act to implement this exemption.
- Currently, importers are required to pay 5% GST under the Reverse Charge Mechanism.
- The amendments proposed are in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Mohit Minerals case.
- The Supreme Court ruled that a separate levy on the Indian importer for the supply of services by the shipping line would be in violation of the GST Act.
- The Mohit Minerals case challenged the validity of the CBIC notification regarding the levy of IGST on ocean freight.
- The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court in the Mohit Minerals case.
Source: a2ztaxcorp.com
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