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[F. No. 190354/94/2024-TRU]
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
New Delhi, the 12th July, 2024
Notification No. 02/2024 – Integrated Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend notification No. 1/2017 – Integrated Tax (Rate)
[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUB- SECTION (i)]
G.S.R (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (13 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 1/2017-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. 666(E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:-
In the said notification, –
- in Schedule II – 12%, –
- after serial number 121 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely:-
“121A | 4819 10, 4819 20 | Cartons, boxes and cases of, – corrugated paper or paper board; or non-corrugated paper or paper board”; |
- after serial number 180 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely: –
“180A | 7310, 7323, 7612, or 7615 | Milk cans Aluminium”; | made | of | Iron, | Steel, | or |
- after serial number 183 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely: –
“183A | 7321 or 8516 | Solar cookers”; |
- against serial number 199, in column (3), after the word “brooders”, the words and symbol “; parts thereof” shall be inserted;
- in Schedule III – 18%, –
- for serial number 153A and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely: –
“153A | 4819 (except 4819 10, 4819 20) | All Goods (other than Cartons, boxes and cases of, – corrugated paper or paper board; or non-corrugated paper or paper board)”; |
- against serial number 224, after the word “equipment”, the words and symbols “; other than Milk cans made of Iron, or Steel ” shall be inserted;
- against serial number 235, in column (3), at the end, for the words, “and wood burning stoves of iron or steel”, the words, “ ,wood burning stoves of iron or steel, and solar cookers” shall be substituted;
- against serial number 273, after the words “boxes, etc.”, the words and symbols “; other than Milk cans made of Aluminium” shall be inserted;
- against serial number 275A, after the words “Utensils”, the words and symbol “; Milk cans made of Aluminium” shall be inserted;
- against serial number 378A, in column (3), for the words and symbol “domestic purposes;” , the words, symbol and brackets “domestic purposes [other than solar cookers];” shall be substituted;
- after the Schedule VII, in the Explanation, in clause (ii), after the entries relating thereto, the following proviso shall be inserted, namely:-
“Provided that notwithstanding anything contained in the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (1 of 2010) and the rules made thereunder, as amended from time to time, the supply of agricultural farm produce in package(s) of commodities containing quantity of more than 25 kilogram or 25 litre shall not be considered as a supply made within the scope of expression ‘pre-packaged and labelled’.”.
2. This notification shall come into force from the 15th day of July, 2024.
(Nitish Karnatak)
Under Secretary
Note: – The principal notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 666(E), dated the 28th June, 2017, and was last amended vide notification No. 01/2024 – Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 3rd January, 2024, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub- section (i) vide number G.S.R. 11(E), dated the 3rd January, 2024.
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 02/2024 – Integrated Tax (Rate)
Q1: What is Notification No. 02/2024 – Integrated Tax (Rate) about?
Answer:
This notification amends GST Notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate). It introduces changes in Schedule II (12% GST rate) and Schedule III (18% GST rate), adjusting the GST treatment of several items like corrugated boxes, milk cans, solar cookers, and more. It is applicable from July 15, 2024.
Q2: 🧃 What goods are newly taxed at 12% under Schedule II?
Answer:
Following goods have been added to the 12% GST rate (Schedule II):
📦 Cartons, boxes, and cases of: Corrugated paper or paperboard
Non-corrugated paper or paperboard
🥛 Milk cans made of iron, steel, or aluminium
☀️ Solar cookers
Q3: 🛠️ What modifications have been made to Schedule III (18%)?
Answer:
Schedule III has been amended as follows:
Excludes certain paperboard boxes from 18% GST
Excludes milk cans from specific classifications
Adjusts entries related to solar cookers, wood stoves, and domestic utensils
Introduces item-specific exemptions
Q4: 🌾 How does this affect agricultural supplies?
Answer:
A new explanation clarifies that pre-packaged agricultural produce exceeding 25 kg or 25 litres is not considered “pre-packaged and labelled” for GST purposes. This provides relief to farmers and agri-traders.
Q5: 📦 What HSN codes are covered for cartons and milk cans?
Answer:
Cartons: HSN 4819 10, 4819 20
Milk Cans: HSN 7310, 7323, 7612, or 7615
Solar Cookers: HSN 7321 or 8516
Q6: ☀️ Is the GST on solar cookers reduced?
Answer:
Yes, solar cookers are now under Schedule II at 12%, a drop from 18%. This aligns with government initiatives promoting renewable energy.
Q7: 🧾 Where can businesses get help with these updates?
Answer:
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Q8: 🕒 When will the new GST rates come into effect?
Answer:
The revised rates and classifications will apply from July 15, 2024.
Q9: 📋 What should businesses do to stay compliant?
Answer:
Update billing software with new HSN-wise rates
Recalculate pricing for solar cookers, milk cans, and packaging boxes
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Q10: 💼 Which industries are most impacted by this notification?
Answer:
📦 Packaging industry (carton/box manufacturers)
🐄 Dairy and milk transport businesses
♻️ Renewable energy equipment manufacturers
🧑🌾 Agricultural producers & wholesalers
🔚 Summary:
Notification No. 02/2024-Integrated Tax (Rate) aims to rationalize GST rates and promote clarity for key goods like solar cookers and milk cans. Businesses must review their product classifications and GST rates accordingly.
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