On the recommendation of 54th GST Council Meet, the government has notified GST rate reduction on namkeens from 18% to 12%.
Rate Before GST Rate reduction On Namkeens
The GST rate of extruded or expanded products, savoury or salted (other than un-fried or uncooked snack pellets, by whatever name called, manufactured through process of extrusion), falling under HS 1905 90 30 to be reduced from 18% to 12% at par with namkeens, bhujia, mixture, chabena (pre-packaged and labelled) and similar edible preparations in ready for consumption form which are classifiable under HS 2106 90. The GST rate of 5% will continue on un-fried or uncooked snack pellets, by whatever name called, manufactured through the process of extrusion.
To also clarify that the reduced GST rate of 12% on extruded or expanded products, savoury or salted (other than un-fried or uncooked snack pellets, by whatever name called, manufactured through process of extrusion), falling under HS 1905 90 30 is applicable prospectively.
Effective Date From Which Reduced GST Rates On Namkeens Will Be Applicable
The notification reducing the GST on namkeens will be effective from 10 October 2024.
Notification Details
Notification No. 05/2024-Central Tax
Date: 08/10/2024
