The government has exempted payments made for goods imported through ocean freight from 5 per cent integrated GST with effect from October 1, 2023.
The Finance Ministry has notified changes to the IGST Act with regard to payment of integrated GST on ‘ocean freight’ on imported goods with effect from October 1.
Currently, importers are required to pay 5 per cent GST under the Reverse Charge Mechanism.
Source: www.a2ztaxcorp.com
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