CESTAT rules in Favor of Honda: No Service Tax on Excess Freight Charges Collected from Dealers [Read Order]

The bench noted that Honda had already paid excise duty on these amounts, which were part of the transaction value of the goods sold. Imposing service tax on the same amount would amount to double taxation, the tribunal observed.
HONDA - Freight - Charges - taxscan

The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has ruled in favor of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., quashing a service tax demand of over Rs. 20 crore on excess freight and insurance charges collected from its dealers. The tribunal held that these charges were part of the transaction value on which…

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