{"id":8019,"date":"2017-08-10T06:25:39","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T06:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legaldesk.com\/?p=8019"},"modified":"2026-10-26T10:37:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T10:37:50","slug":"import-and-export-duties-under-gst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webdemo.d-apps.in\/legaldesk\/import-and-export-duties-under-gst","title":{"rendered":"What Are Imports And Exports Under GST?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Under GST, a person importing goods has to pay customs and IGST. CVD and SAD levied under the current regime will be replaced by IGST. IGST will be imposed at the rate applicable to imported good in India as per the rates notified by the Government. However an importer can claim full tax credit of IGST paid on imports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Importers who were unable to claim credit of CVD or SAD in the current regime have been benefited to claim full tax credit of IGST paid on imports. However, it is pertinent to note that the Basic Customs Duty which is charged on import of goods shall not be eligible as ITC<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Imports and exports will be treated as Inter-State supplies and IGST will be imposed on imports\/export goods in the India.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Exports will be treated as zero rated supplies and no tax will be payable on export of goods and services.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Import And Export Of Services?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person who imports services has to pay service tax on imported service as per the applicable rate in India. Services that are exempt from service tax are termed as export services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Will be Considered As Import Service Under GST?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A supply will be considered as import service when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier of the service is located outside India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recipient of the service is located within India; and <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The place of supply of the service is in India. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Will Be Considered As Export Service Under GST? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are specific conditions that are laid down for supply to be considered an export service under GST. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A supply will be treated as export service when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier of the service is located in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recipient of the service is located outside India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legaldesk.com\/gst-articles\/time-of-supply-under-gst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Place of supply<\/a> of services is outside India; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment for the service has been received by the supplier in convertible foreign exchange.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declaring GST-ID Number <\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under GST, traders will have to declare their GST Identification Number (GSTIN) at the time of import or export while currently all importers and exporters declare Import-export code (IEC). The GSTN number is a 15-digit numeric code with PAN prefixed by state code and embedded with 3-digit details of business of the PAN holder. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefit To Importers\/Exporters <\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporters will benefit from 17 central and state taxes in the GST and input tax on goods and services. This will reduce the cost of manufactured goods and services, making exports competitive.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall import and export costs will drop and compliance is expected to become easy. For importers, a full input credit will be available on IGST paid on imports and in case of an exporter, refund will be given on tax paid on inputs used during the course of business. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEIS Scheme- Benefit To Import\/ Export Services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Service which is exported from India is eligible for reward of duty credit under the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS). Services exporter are eligible to receive unto 5% duty credit under the Service Export from India Scheme. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing For Tax Invoice For Export <\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If IGST is involved on any exports from the country, an Export invoice has to be reflected in terms of \u2018Supply meant for Export on Payment of IGST\u2019. Any movement of goods for export wherein IGST is imposed on, is affected in 2 ways:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporter pays IGST in advance and get refund; OR <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporter can execute a bond\/ LUT on IGST levied goods <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details Required In Export Tax Invoice<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An endorsement in Export invoice as \u2018Supply meant for Export on Payment of IGST\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name and address of the recipient<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address of Delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of the country of Destination <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number and date of application of removal of goods for Export (ARE-1)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST will change the working interface of both exports and import businesses in the country and this will impact international trade. Post GST implementation will notice a change in customs duties and computation, exemptions in many duty exemptions and also affect foreign trade. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do You Avail GST? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We at <a href=\"https:\/\/legaldesk.com\/gst-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LegalDesk.com<\/a> are ready to enable applicants for GST related online services. You can register and get your GST Registration Certificate without having to leave your home or office. Start your GST experience by giving a missed call on +91 8867880075.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under GST, a person importing goods has to pay customs and IGST. CVD and SAD levied under the current regime will be replaced by IGST. IGST will be imposed at the rate applicable to imported good in India as per the rates notified by the Government. 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