GST on various charges

[Basanta Pradhan]

Hi,

Can someone tell us, what are the GST % on various Freight Forwarding charges on Imports and Exports?

[Kishan Barai]

GST on service sector including freight forwarding / CHA / IATA agent is 18%

CGST : 9% + SGST : 9% or IGST 18%

[Basanta Pradhan]

is it 18% on Freight Amt for both Air and Ocean?

[Kishan Barai]

For Ocean 5% for Air 18% , services provided by CHA for clearing will attract 18%

AI Summary

GST on freight: air freight taxed higher while ocean freight attracts a lower rate; CHA clearing services taxed generally.
GST on freight forwarding and related agency services applies generally at 18% to freight forwarders, Customs House Agents (CHA) and IATA agents, collectible as CGST plus SGST or as IGST. Air carriage services are taxed at the higher service rate for air freight, while ocean freight is subject to a lower GST rate. CHA clearing services attract GST at the general service rate.