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Notification No. 05/2024 Explain |IGST Rate Change

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[F. No. CBIC-190354/149/2024-TO(TRU-II)]
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)

New Delhi, the 8th October, 2024

Notification No. 05/2024 – Integrated Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend Notification No. 1/2017 – Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017.

[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 and IGST 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), 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, –

  • after Schedule I – 5% , in List 1, after item number 232 and the entries relating thereto, the following item numbers and entries shall be inserted, namely: –

“(233) Trastuzumab Deruxtecan

  • Osimertinib
    • Durvalumab”;
  • in Schedule II – 12%, after S. No. 32B and the entries relating thereto, the following S. No. and entries shall be inserted, namely: –
“32C1905 90 30Extruded or expanded products, Savoury or salted (other than un-fried or un- cooked snack pellets, by whatever name called, manufactured through process of extrusion)”;
  • in Schedule III – 18%, –
  • against S. No. 16, in column (3), for the words “un-fried or un-cooked snack pellets, by whatever name called, manufactured through process of extrusion”, the words “ un-fried or un-cooked snack pellets, by whatever name called, manufactured through process of extrusion, extruded or expanded products, savoury or salted” shall be substituted;
  • for S. No. 435A and the entries relating thereto, the following S. No. and entries shall be substituted, namely: –
  “435A9401 [other than 9401 10 00 or 9401 20 00]Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof other than seats of a kind used in aircraft or seats of a kind used for motor vehicles”;
  • in Schedule IV – 28%, after S. No. 210 and the entries relating thereto, the following S. No. and entries shall be inserted, namely: –
“210A9401 20 00Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles”.

2.            This notification shall come into force on the 10th day of October, 2024.

(Amreeta Titus)
Deputy 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. 2/2024 – Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 12th July, 2024, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 397(E), dated the 12th July, 2024.


📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 05/2024 – Integrated Tax (Rate)

Q1: What is Notification No. 05/2024 – Integrated Tax (Rate) all about?

Answer:
Notification No. 05/2024 – Integrated Tax (Rate) introduces amendments to the original Notification No. 1/2017 – Integrated Tax (Rate). It revises the GST rate slabs by adding new pharmaceutical items, snack products, and reclassifying certain goods like motor vehicle seats under respective schedules ranging from 5% to 28%. These changes are effective from 10th October 2024.

Q2: 🧬 Which new pharmaceutical drugs have been added under 5% GST?

Answer:
Under Schedule I – 5% GST List, the following high-value cancer and immunotherapy drugs have been added:
(233) Trastuzumab Deruxtecan
(234) Osimertinib
(235) Durvalumab
These additions aim to reduce the treatment cost of critical diseases.

Q3: 🍿 What changes have been made to the snack food GST rates?

Answer:
A new entry “Extruded or expanded products, savoury or salted (excluding un-fried or un-cooked snack pellets)” has been added under Schedule II – 12%. Earlier, these products were taxed under 18%. This lowers the tax burden on commonly consumed snacks.

Q4: 🪑 What updates are made for furniture and seats under GST?

Answer:
Two major updates were made:
Under Schedule III – 18%: New wording added for extruded snacks, and
S. No. 435A now refers to “Seats (other than for aircraft or motor vehicles) whether or not convertible into beds” under 9401.
Under Schedule IV – 28%:
S. No. 210A now includes “9401 20 00 – Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles”.
This reclassification clarifies which types of seats fall und

Q5: 📅 From when are these new GST rates applicable?

Answer:
The revised rates and classifications under Notification No. 05/2024 – IGST are applicable starting from 10th October 2024.

Q6: 🔍 Where can I get help in complying with these GST rate changes?

Answer:
You can get personalized guidance on GST compliance, registration, return filing, and product classification by reaching out to GST professionals at Finodha GST Compliance. For expert help with filing, use GST Return Filing or Online GST Registration.

Q7: 💼 How do these changes affect MSMEs or businesses in the food or pharma sector?

Answer:
These updates reduce GST for key medical drugs and some food products, providing relief to pharma companies, FMCG snack manufacturers, and indirectly benefitting MSMEs. Businesses should update their billing systems, HSN codes, and consult a GST expert to avoid compliance errors. Finodha MSME Advisory can help with all GST transition requirements.

Q8: ⚠️ What happens if a business fails to apply these new rates post 10th October 2024?

Answer:
Failure to implement revised tax rates could lead to incorrect invoicing, tax shortfalls, penalties, or disputes with customers and the GST department. Timely updating of ERP systems and training of accounting staff is essential. For safe compliance, consider Finodha’s Private Limited Company ROC Support.

🧾 Summary of Notification No. 05/2024 – IGST (Rate)

Product TypeScheduleGST Rate
Life-saving Drugs (Cancer, etc.)I5%
Savoury Extruded SnacksII12%
Snack pellets, certain seatsIII18%
Motor Vehicle Seats (9401 20 00)IV28%

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