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Notification No. 16/2017 – Central Tax Explained

by Shakshi Bharti | Apr 22, 2024 | GST, 2017 Notifications, Central Tax 2017 Notifications, Notifications | 0 comments

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[F. No. 349/74/2017 – GST]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Excise and Customs

New Delhi, the 7th July, 2017

Notification No. 16/2017 – Central Tax: Notification No. 16/2017-CT (conditions and safeguards for furnishing a Letter of Undertaking in place of a bond for export without payment of integrated tax)

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

G.S.R… ( )E.:- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (5) of rule 96A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby specifies the conditions and safeguards for the registered person who intends to supply goods or services for export without payment of integrated tax, for furnishing a Letter of Undertaking in place of a Bond.

  1. The following registered person shall be eligible for submission of Letter of Undertaking in place of a bond:-
    • a status holder as specified in paragraph 5 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015- 2020; or
    • who has received the due foreign inward remittances amounting to a minimum of 10% of the export turnover, which should not be less than one crore rupees, in the preceding financial year,
      and he has not been prosecuted for any offence under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) or under any of the existing laws in case where the amount of tax evaded exceeds two hundred and fifty lakh rupees.
  2. The Letter of Undertaking shall be furnished in duplicate for a financial year in the annexure to FORM GST RFD – 11 referred to in sub-rule (1) of rule 96A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 and it shall be executed by the working partner, the Managing Director or the Company Secretary or the proprietor or by a person duly authorized by such working partner or Board of Directors of such company or proprietor on the letter head of the registered person.

(Dr. Sree Parvathy S. L.)
Under Secretary to the
Government of India


📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 16/2017 – Central Tax

Q1: What is Notification 16/2017 GST?

It defines LUT conditions.
Allows export without IGST payment.

Q2: What is LUT?

Letter of Undertaking.
Used for tax-free exports.

Q3: Who can use LUT?

Eligible exporters only (initially restricted).

Q4: Is LUT mandatory?

Not mandatory, but highly beneficial.

Q5: What is Form RFD-11?

Form for filing LUT.

Q6: What happens without LUT?

You must pay IGST and claim refund.

Q7: Is bank guarantee required in LUT?

No.

Q8: How often to file LUT?

Once every financial year.

Q9: Can services use LUT?

Yes.

Q10: What is Rule 96A?

Governs export without tax.

Q11: Is LUT still used today?

Yes, widely used.

Q12: What is export turnover condition?

₹1 crore + 10% foreign receipts (initial rule).

Q13: Can small exporters use LUT today?

Yes, rules relaxed later.

Q14: Should I take expert help?

Recommended for smooth compliance.
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Download PDF: Notification No. 16/2017 – Central Tax


More Information: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/

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