GOODS AND SERVICES TAX

Frequently Asked Questions on Goods dealt by Department of Food & Public Distribution

Q1. What is the GST rate on Wheat and rice?

Ans. GST rate on Wheat and rice is nil. However, if sold in unit container and bearing a registered brand name, the GST rate is 5%.

Q2. What is the GST rate on the sugarcane?

Ans. GST rate on sugarcane is Nil.

Q3. What is the GST rate on sugar?

Ans. GST rate on is @ 5%.

Q4. What is the GST rate on Khandsari Sugar?

Ans. GST rate on Khandsari Sugar is 5%.

Q5. What is the GST rate on Refined sugar?

Ans. GST rate on refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter, sugar cubes is 18%.

Q6. What is the GST rate on by-products of Sugar Industry?

Ans. The GST rate on by-products of Sugar Industry are as under:

Sr. No. / Name of by-product / GST Rate
1. / Molasses / 28%
2. / Bagasse / 5%
3. / Press Cake / 5%
4. / Ethanol / 18%

Q7. What is the taxable event for Sugar & Edible Oil under GST?

Ans. Taxable event under GST on Sugar & Edible Oil is supply of the same. CGST and SGST/ UTGST will be levied on intra-State supplies. IGST will be levied on inter-State supplies.

Q8. Whether supplies of Sugar & Edible Oil made without consideration will also come within the purview of supply under GST?

Ans. Yes.

Q9. What is the GST on edible oils ?

Ans. GST on normal and blended edible oil is 5%. Earlier blended edible oil was put under 18% GST rate. However, with intervention of this Department, now blended edible oil is placed under 5% GST rate.

Q.10. What is the GST on Margarine ?

Ans. Margarine attracts a GST of 18% .

Q.11. Is there a difference in the GST on packed and loose edible oils ?

Ans. Sale of loose edible oil is banned hence the question of difference in GST does not arise.

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