The Applicant has stated that Coir pith is a by-product of the coir fibre processing industry. In the process of extraction of coir fibre from husk, generally about one-third of the husk is processed into as coir fibre, whereas two-thirds of the husk is generated as coir pith.
What is the applicable GST rate for Coir Pith
Held
Coir pith in its raw form whether in loose powder or compressed into blocks form without any addition of chemicals supplied by the applicant are taxable at 2.5% CGST as per Sl No 215 of Schedule I of Notification No. 01/2017 -C.T.
(Rate) dated 28.06.2017 as amended and at 2.5% SGST as per SI No 215 of Schedule I of G.O. (Ms) No. 62 dated 29.06.2017 No. II (2)/CTR/532 (d-4) /2o17
Tamil Nadu Authority of Advance Ruling
Jeena Exports
TN/15/AAR/2018 Dt. 27.09.2018
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