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Hello
The rate of vat on fertilizer is 5.5% and on ceramic pots its 12.5% in Maharashtra.
Just seen a notification that tax rate has been enhanced to 6% and 13.5%. Since 17th September.
Please explain is it applicable to fertilizer and pots
Rate of vat on fertilizer & ceramic pots
17 Sep 2016 
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VAT rate increase affects fertilizer and ceramic pots; exemptions apply for earthen pots and organic manure.
A Maharashtra notification amended VAT rates so fertilizer (Schedule C) and ceramic pots (Schedule E) have increased VAT rates effective mid September; earthen pots and organic manure remain exempt. Taxpayers must check the notification and schedule classifications to confirm applicability, noting earlier intra year rate adjustments and recent implementation of a new VAT/CST return filing system in anticipation of GST. (AI Summary)
A Maharashtra notification amended VAT rates so fertilizer (Schedule C) and ceramic pots (Schedule E) have increased VAT rates effective mid September; earthen pots and organic manure remain exempt. Taxpayers must check the notification and schedule classifications to confirm applicability, noting earlier intra year rate adjustments and recent implementation of a new VAT/CST return filing system in anticipation of GST. (AI Summary)