Exemption for Handicraft Suppliers from GST Registration

Central Government exempts inter-state handicraft suppliers from GST registration. Applies if annual turnover doesn't exceed ₹20 lakh nationwide, ₹10 lakh for Special Category States (excluding Jammu and Kashmir).

Suppliers must obtain a Permanent Account Number (PAN) and generate e-way bills as per CGST Rules.

Handicraft goods include leather articles, wood carvings, bamboo products, textiles, pottery, metalware, musical instruments, and more.

Dr. Sree Parvathy. S.L. issues the notification as Under Secretary to the Government of India. The move supports artisans and promotes traditional crafts. It simplifies compliance for small-scale handicraft businesses.