Namkin & patato Chips

[Ravindra Kindre]

Dear Sir

W e will plan our existing business expansion (Namkin & patato chips). We got order large volume.& plan excise registration.

Please let me know the Excise chapter & basic excise duty rate.

AI Summary

Business Owner Seeks Clarity on Excise Duty for Snacks; Chapter 2106, 12.5% or 2% Without CENVAT Credit A business owner seeks guidance on excise duty rates and classification for expanding their snack product line, including namkin and potato chips. They inquire about the appropriate excise chapter and basic duty rate, receiving responses that classify the products under Chapter 2106 with a 12.5% duty rate. However, if no CENVAT credit is taken, a 2% duty rate applies. The discussion also touches on VAT rates, with the owner currently paying 5.5%, and the potential impact of using different brand names on excise duties. Further legal references and case law are shared to clarify product classification.