whether cutting and packing of textile material received is taxable under service tax

[Kiran A.]

Dear Sir,

We receive textile material from the manufacturer for job work i.e. cutting and packing. We receive the packing material also from the manufacturer. Kindly let me know whether this job work attracts service tax?

Thanks and regards,

Kiran

AI Summary

Is Cutting and Packing Textile Material for Job Work Exempt from Service Tax Under Notification 25/2012-ST? A discussion on whether the cutting and packing of textile material received for job work is subject to service tax. The initial query seeks clarification on the tax implications of such activities. A respondent, Pawan Kumar, suggests that this job work is exempt from service tax under the mega exemption notification no. 25/2012-ST, which includes intermediate production processes related to textile processing. The inquirer, Kiran, thanks Pawan for the response but questions if cutting and packing qualify as an intermediate production process in textile processing.