While removing ambiguity and doubts over the classification of Cut pieces of Fabrics under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) on Friday said that 5 percent GST is applicable on such products.
It stated that before becoming readymade articles or an apparel, the fabric is cut from bundles or thans and sold in that unstitched state. The consumers buy these sets or pieces and get it stitched to their shape and size.
“Fabrics are classifiable under chapters 50 to 55 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 on the basis of their constituent materials and attract a uniform GST rate of 5% with no refund of the unutilized input tax credit. Mere cutting and packing of fabrics into pieces of different lengths from bundles or thans, will not change the nature of these goods and such pieces of fabrics would continue to be classifiable under the respective heading as the fabric and attract the 5% GST rate,” the Board said.
Read the full text of the Circular below.
