Service tax on Export Ocean Freight

[KIRAN KUMAR]

Dear Sir,

For 2015-16 we exported Exempted products to Out side india and paid Ocean Freight to Liner. Kindly provide the Service tax liabulity on GTA with Notification Number

Regards,

Kiran Kumar

AI Summary

Service Tax on Export Ocean Freight for 2015-16 Exempt Under Place of Provision of Services Rules 2012 A forum discussion addresses the service tax liability on export ocean freight for the fiscal year 2015-16. An individual seeks guidance on whether service tax is applicable, citing a notice from the tax department. A participant references Circular No. 197/7/2016-S.T., explaining that the Place of Provision of Services Rules 2012 exempts such freight from service tax, as the service is provided outside the taxable territory. The consensus is that the tax demand is contrary to law and can be contested. Participants express gratitude and appreciation for the clarification provided.