Cargo Handling Services, GST payable in India
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The details about GST rate changes for Cargo handling services are explained here. The notification changes on exemptions for GST for Cargo handling services and other circulars related to GST for Cargo handling services are updated in this website.
"Cargo Handling Service" means loading, unloading, packing or unpacking of cargo and includes cargo handling services provided for freight in special containers or for non-containerized freight, services provided by a container freight terminal or nay other freight terminal, for all modes of transport and cargo handling services incidental to freight, but does not include handling of export cargo or passenger baggage or mere transportation of goods; (Section 65(23) of the Finance Act, 1994)
Goods and Service Tax (GST) rate tariff in India is designed in 6 categories of goods and services. Four main GST rate slabs framed with Essential goods and services, Standard goods and services and luxury goods and services with 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% respectively. Commonly used Goods and Services at 5%, Standard Goods and Services fall under 1st slab at 12%, Standard Goods and Services fall under 2nd Slab at 18% and Special category of Goods and Services including luxury - 28%. The most essential goods and services attract nil rate of GST under Exempted Categories. Luxury goods and services and certain specific goods and services attract additional cess than 28% GST.
GST exemption list of services is being published by the authorities on implementation of GST in India. You may re-check whether your categories of services are exempted in paying GST.
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