Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR)

What is the Harmonized system of nomenclature (HSN) code and the applicable GST rate for VAYA TYFFN (lunch boxes) and VAYA Drynk (bottle) in terms of notification 01/2017- Central Tax (Rate) dated 28/06/2017 as amended from time to time.

What is the value of supply of services provided from July 1, 2017 in terms of the provisions of CGST ACT 2017 read with Notification No.11/2017- Central Tax(Rate) dated 28.06.2017(as amended from time to time).

Whether the Salwar / Churidar sets being sold by the applicant compressing of three piece of cloth viz Top, Bottom and Dupatta would be classifiable as Fabrics under the relevant chapters and attract only 5% GST; or they would be classifiable as Articles of apparel and attract 5% GST if their sale price is below Rs. 1000 and attract 12% GST if their sale price is more than Rs.1000. 

Whether services related to rearing of all life forms of animals by way of testing include testing of Animal Feeds, Feed ingredients and Feed supplements used to make feeds are covered under this notification?

1. Whether the portion of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) received by the issuing Bank as ‘Interchange Fee’ is liable to tax under the Goods and Services Tax?

2. Why different practice prevails by the Network in the industry 

1.1-Whether Applicant is dealing in second hand goods and tax is to be paid on the difference between selling price and purchase price as stipulated in Rule 32 (5) of CGST Rules, 2017?

1.2- The classification and HSN code of goods listed in table given in "Issues for Determination" and GST rates applicable to such goods.

Wether the product polypropylene leno bags is classifiable under tarrif head 6305 3300, if specifically made from Woven Fabric not exceeding 5 mm and without any impregnation, coating, covering or laminations with plastics.

(a) Since, the applicant is the person responsible to pay GST on the Mineral mining rights in lieu of which Royalty is being paid, at what GST rate should it discharge its GST liability whether at the rate of 5% (Rate applicable on extracted raw material) or 18% (Residual category)?
(b) In case the applicable GST rate is 5%, whether the applicant could adjust its future GST liability, out of excess GST paid on such Mineral Mining Rights at the rate of 18% in the past?

1. Whether the transaction / contract referred in the present application to M/S APTRANSCO is in the nature of Works Contract Services and therefore liable to GST @ 18% under the HSN Code 995461 ?

2. If the answer to above is in negative, whether the said transaction is Supply of Goods?

  a) If yes, liable to GST at what rate of tax and under which HSN Code ? 

1) Identification of correct classification of poly Propylene Leno Bags amongs heading no. 63053300 and 39232990?
2) Identification of rate of Duty applicable as per respective HSN of Poly Propylene Leno Bags?