GST Exemptions for Construction Materials: A Simplified Guide
Introduction:
New exemptions announced under the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, impacting intra-state supplies of specific construction materials.
Covered Items:
Fly ash bricks or fly ash aggregate with 90% or more fly ash content, and fly ash blocks.
Bricks of fossil meals or similar siliceous earths.
Building bricks.
Earthen or roofing tiles.
Reduced Tax Rates:
Applicable rate reduced to 3% for the listed items.
Conditions Apply:
Exemption subject to specific conditions outlined in the notification.
Tariff Item Details:
Each item corresponds to a specific tariff item, sub-heading, heading, or chapter as per the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
Understanding Terminology:
Explanation provided for key terms like "Tariff item," "sub-heading," "heading," and "Chapter."
Application of Customs Tariff Act:
Rules for interpreting the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, applicable for understanding this notification.
This simplified guide aims to assist businesses and individuals in comprehending the recent GST exemptions on construction materials.