Format of Sale Invoice for Trader to Avail SAD 4%

[Samir Banerjee]

Dear TMI Team,

Could you please provide me format of Sale Invoice to be raised by trader to avail 4% SAD refund. The format should be included statutory declaration required as per prescribed notification of SAD refund.

AI Summary

Traders must ensure invoices meet Rule 11 of Central Excise Rules for 4% SAD refund, plus VAT/CST compliance. A trader inquired about the format of a sale invoice necessary to claim a 4% Special Additional Duty (SAD) refund. A consultant responded that while there is no specific invoice format under the Central Excise Act, the invoice must include elements specified in Rule 11 of the Central Excise Rules, 2002. Additionally, VAT/CST must be paid on the resale of goods, accompanied by a certificate from a Chartered Accountant.