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Notification No. 14/2021 – IGST Rate Amendments Explained

by Shakshi Bharti | Feb 14, 2024 | GST, 2021 Notifications, Integrated Tax (Rate) 2021 Notifications, Notifications | 0 comments

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[F.No.190354/206/2021-TRU]
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)

New Delhi, the 18th November, 2021

Notification No. 14/2021 - Integrated Tax (Rate): Seeks to further amend notification No. 01/2017-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 of the IGST Act, 2017 (13 of 2017) read with sub-section (5) of section 15 of the CGST Act, 2017 (12 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 in the 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, -

a. in Schedule I – 5%, -

(i). S. Nos. 203, 207, 211, 216, 217, 218, 218B, 218C, 219A, 219AA, 219B, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 224A and 225 and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted;

b. in Schedule II – 12%, -

i. S. No. 132A and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted;

ii. after S. No. 132A and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

“132AA5007Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste.
132AB5111Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair.
132AC5112Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair.
132AD5113Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horse hair.
132AE5208Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
132AF5209Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2.
132AG5210Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
132AH5211Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2.
132AI5212Other woven fabrics of cotton.
132AJ5309Woven fabrics of flax.
132AK5310Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 5303.
132AL5311Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn.”;

iii. S. No. 132B and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted;

iv. after S. No. 132B and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

“132BA5401Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
132BB5402Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
132BC5403Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
132BD5404Synthetic monofilament of 67 dacite or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm.
132BE5405Artificial monofilament of 67 dacite or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of artificial textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm.
132BF5406Man-made filament yarn (other   than sewing thread), put up for retail sale.
132BG5407Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404.
132BH5408Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5405.”;
GST

v. S. No. 132C and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted;

vi. after S. No. 132C and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

“132CA5501Synthetic filament tow.
132CB5502Artificial filament tow
132CC5503Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
132CD5504Artificial    staple    fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
132CE5505Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibres.
132CF5506Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
132CG5507Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
132CH5508Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.
132CI5509Yarn (other   than   sewing   thread)   of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
132CJ5510Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
132CK5511Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man- made staple fibres, put up for retail sale.
132CL5512Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.
132CM5513Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170 g/m2.
132CN5514Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m2.
132CO5515Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres.
132CP5516Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.”;
GST

vii. S. No. 132D and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted;

viii. against S. No. 139, in column (3), for the entry, the entry “Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated or sheathed with rubber or plastics.” shall be substituted;

ix. after S. No. 139 and the entries relating thereto, the following S. No. and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

“139A5608Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up of fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials.”;

x. after S. No. 146 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

“146A5801Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806.”;

xi. after S. No. 151 and the entries relating thereto, the following S. No. and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

“151A5806Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs).”;

xii. against S. No. 154, in column (3), for the entry, the entry “Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles.” shall be substituted;

xiii. against S. No. 155, in column (3), for the entry, the entry “Woven fabrics of metal thread and woven fabrics of metallized yarn of heading 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or for similar purposes, not elsewhere specified or included.” shall be substituted;

xiv. against S. No. 156, in column (3), for the entry, the entry “Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs.” shall be substituted;

xv. against S. No. 168, in column (3), for the words “this Chapter”, the word and the figure “Chapter 59” shall be substituted;

xvi. after S. No. 168 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and the entries shall be inserted, namely:-

“168A6001Pile fabrics, including “long pile” fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
168B6002Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001.
168C6003Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 6001 or 6002.
168D6004Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001.
168E6005Warp knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 6001 to 6004.
168F6006Other knitted or crocheted fabrics.”;

xvii. against S. No. 169, in column (3), for the entry, the entry “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted.” shall be substituted;

xviii. against S. No. 170, in column (3), for the entry, the entry “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted.” shall be substituted;

xix. S. No. 171 and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted;

xx. after S. No. 171A and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

“171A16301Blankets and travelling rugs.
171A26302Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
171A36303Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances.
171A46304Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404.
171A56305Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
171A66306Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents; sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods.
171A76307Other made up articles, including  dress patterns.
171A86308Sets, consisting of woven fabric and yarn, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered table cloths or serviettes, or similar textile articles, put up in packings for retail sale.
171A96309Worn clothing and other worn articles.
171A106310Used or new rags, scrap, twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials.
171A1164Footwear of sale value not exceeding Rs.1000 per pair.”

c. in Schedule III – 18%, -

i. S. Nos. 159, 160, 161, 162 and 163 and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted.

2. This notification shall come into force on the 1st day of January, 2022, unless otherwise stated.

(Gaurav Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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. 13/2021 – Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 27th October, 2021, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 764(E), dated the 27th October, 2021.


📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 14/2021 - Integrated Tax (Rate)

Q1: What is Notification No. 14/2021 – Integrated Tax (Rate)?

Answer:
Notification No. 14/2021 – Integrated Tax (Rate), issued on 18th November 2021, amends Notification No. 01/2017 – Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28th June 2017. It introduces changes in tax rates and service applicability based on the GST Council’s recommendations.

Q2: What are the major changes introduced under this notification?

Answer:
The notification makes amendments to specific entries in the rate schedule of Notification No. 01/2017. Key updates include:
Rationalization of IGST rates on selected goods and services.
Clarifications on exemptions and taxable categories.
Adjustments made to align IGST law with evolving trade practices and Council decisions.

Q3: Why was this amendment issued? 🤔

Answer:
The amendment was introduced to:
Remove ambiguities in IGST rate structures.
Streamline taxation in sectors where disputes existed.
Ensure uniformity between Central Tax Rate and Integrated Tax Rate notifications.

Q4: From when is Notification No. 14/2021 – Integrated Tax (Rate) applicable?

Answer:
This notification came into effect from 18th November 2021 unless otherwise specified for particular entries. Businesses must apply the revised rates immediately for compliance.

Q5: How does this impact businesses and taxpayers? 📊

Answer:
Businesses should:
Review their supply of goods and services falling under amended entries.
Update billing and accounting systems with the correct IGST rates.
Ensure GST return filings reflect the changes to avoid penalties.
For step-by-step compliance help, visit GST Compliance.

Q6: Is this notification linked with earlier IGST amendments?

Answer:
Yes ✅. Notification No. 14/2021 is part of a series of updates that modify the original Notification No. 01/2017 – Integrated Tax (Rate). Such amendments are frequently made based on GST Council meetings, ensuring the law evolves with business needs.

Q7: Which industries are most affected by this change?

Answer:
Industries dealing in specific goods/services listed in the updated schedules, such as textiles, construction, transportation, and public services, may face changes in their tax liability. Businesses should carefully analyze their product/service HSN or SAC codes.

Q8: Where can I get expert support for IGST compliance? 💡

Answer:
For professional assistance, you can reach out to GST experts at Finodha. You can also explore:
GST Registration
GST Return Filing
Setup Business
Private Limited Compliance

Q9: What should businesses do immediately to comply?

Answer:
Check if your goods/services are impacted by the amendment.
Apply the updated IGST rate from the effective date.
Revise invoices and contracts accordingly.
File GST returns with correct rates using platforms like GST Return Filing.


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