regarding excise duty

[SANJEET SINGH]

Sir,

If the new manufacturer affix its MRP on the product, Is the manufacturer needed to register with Central Excise and pay the excise duty.

Please guide me

Sanjeet Singh

Advocate

AI Summary

New Manufacturers Must Register for Excise Duty with MRP Labels, But SSI Exemption May Apply Under Specific Notifications. A query was raised about whether a new manufacturer needs to register with Central Excise and pay excise duty if they affix an MRP label on their products. One response clarified that affixing an MRP label constitutes manufacturing, but the manufacturer might qualify for an SSI exemption if their product falls under a specific notification. Another response highlighted that registration is generally required under certain sections and rules, but exemptions apply if the turnover is below a certain threshold or if the goods are unconditionally exempt, such as garments priced under 1,000.