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HSN/ SAC codes under GST & List of HSN/SAC codes

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Meaning of HSN and SAC The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System generally referred to as “Harmonized System of Nomenclature” or simply “HSN” is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO).  HSN codes are used internationally to codifying and classifying all the products in the World. The system is used by more than 200 countries worldwide. Similar to the International HSN Codes, Under GST Services are also classified and have been allotted specific CODE commonly known as  (SAC) Service accounting Code. So for all the Goods HSN codes while for the Services SAC numbers need to be specified in bills under GST Is it compulsory to mention HSN codes for Every Person? As per  Notification No. 12/2017 – Central Tax following persons are require to file HSN/SAC codes. So according to above notification. the person whose turnover during Previous year i.e. for F.Y. 2016-17 was up to 1.50 ...

List of Services Exempt under GST as decided by GST Council and subsequently revised in 16th GST council meeting

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Service Tax return Filling Due Date declared for period 1-4-17 to 30-06-2017

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Service Tax Return for the period from 01.04.2017 to 30.06.2017 shall be submitted by the 15th August,2017 in form ST-3 or ST-3C. Also revised return for above mentioned period shall be submitted within 45 days from the date of Submission of the return.

REVISED LIST OF GST RATES FOR SERVICES AS APPROVED BY GST COUNCIL

SCHEDULE OF GST RATES FOR SERVICES AS APPROVED BY GST COUNCIL The rates of services were as discussed on 19 May 2017 during the  14 th  GST Council meeting and as revised in 16 th and 17 th GST Council meeting. Sr. No. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Input credit GST RATE 1. Transport of goods by rail With ITC of Input Services 5% 2. Transport of passengers by rail (other than sleeper class) With ITC of Input Services 5% 3. Services of goods transport agency (GTA) in relation to transportation of goods [other than used household goods for personal use] No ITC 5% 4. Services of goods transport agency in relation to transportation of used household goods for personal use. No ITC 5% 5. Transport of goods in a vessel including services provided or agreed to be provided by a person located in non-taxable terri...