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Notification No. 02/2020 – Integrated Tax (Rate) Explained

by Shakshi Bharti | Mar 3, 2024 | GST, 2020 Notifications, Integrated Tax (Rate) 2020 Notifications, Notifications | 0 comments

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[F. No. 354/32/2020- TRU]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)

New Delhi, the 26th March, 2020

Notification No. 02/2020 - Integrated Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend Notification No. 8/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dt. 28.06.2017 reducing IGST rate on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services in respect of aircraft from 18% to 5% with full ITC.

GST: [TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZZETE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i)]

G.S.R        (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), (3) and sub-section (4) of section 5, sub-section (1) of section 6 and clauses (iii) and (xxv) of section 20 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (13 of 2017), read with sub-section (5) of section 15 and section 148 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recommendations of the Council, and on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do,

Hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 8/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 683 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:-

In the said notification, in the Table, against serial number 25,

  • after item (i) and entries relating thereto, in columns (3), (4) and (5), the following items and entries shall be inserted, namely, -
(3)(4)(5)
“(ia) Maintenance, repair or overhaul services in respect of aircrafts, aircraft engines and other aircraft components or parts.  5  -
  • in item (ii), in column (3), after the brackets and figures “(i)”, the word, brackets, and figures “and (ia)” shall be inserted.

2.  This notification shall come into force with effect from the 1st day of April, 2020.

(Pramod Kumar)
Director to the
Government of India

Note: -The principal notification No. 8/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R. 683 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017 and was last amended by notification No. 25/2019- Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 22nd November, 2019 vide number G.S.R. 871(E), dated the 22nd November, 2019.


📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 02/2020 - Integrated Tax (Rate)

Q1: What is the core change under Notification No. 02/2020 – Integrated Tax (Rate)?

Answer:
Reduction of IGST on aircraft MRO services to 5% with full ITC.
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Q2: From when is the new rate applicable?

Answer:
From 1 April 2020.
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Q3: Which services are covered?

Answer:
Aircraft maintenance & repair
Aircraft engines
Aircraft components & parts

Q4: Does ITC reversal apply due to reduced rate?

Answer:
No ❌ Full ITC continues.

Q5: Is this benefit only for Indian airlines?

Answer:
No ✔ It applies internationally for services rendered in India.

Q6: Does this help MRO start-ups in India?

Answer:
Yes 🚀 Lower entry cost → Higher market demand
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Q7: Do airlines still need a LUT/Bond for zero-rated export of services?

Answer:
Yes — for international airline repairs.

Q8: Will import of aircraft parts follow similar rate?

Answer:
No ❌ Import IGST follows goods schedule, not service rates.

Q9: Does the notification include painting or refurbishing?

Answer:
Yes — if part of MRO package.

Q10: Will leasing companies benefit?

Answer:
YES — they often bear maintenance liability.

Q11: What HSN/SAC applies?

Answer:
SAC 9987 — “MRO services” category under professional/technical services.

Q12: Any refund benefit if used for exports?

Answer:
Yes — zero-rated export services → eligible ITC refund.

Q13: Does this change airport support services?

Answer:
Not directly — they remain under separate service code/rates.

Q14: GST return mismatch risk for airlines?

Answer:
Yes — correct SAC classification needed.
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Q15: Can Finodha help MRO companies under GST?

Answer:
Yes ✔
We handle ITC reconciliation, invoicing code updates, refund processes.
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Download PDF: Notification No. 02/2020 - Integrated Tax (Rate)


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