Refund against export of goods on payment of IGST

[MohanLal tiwari]

Dear Experts,

Please advise whether the refund of IGST paid against export of goods can be approved & sanctioned by jurisdictional Dy Commissioner.

AI Summary

IGST Refunds on Exported Goods: Customs Authority Handles Approvals, Not Deputy Commissioners; Use ICEGATE for Tracking. A forum discussion addresses the process for obtaining a refund of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) paid on exported goods. A user inquires if the jurisdictional Deputy Commissioner can approve such refunds. Responses clarify that the Customs Authority at the port of export handles refunds, as the shipping bill serves as the refund application. The refund is typically automatic if data in ICEGATE and GSTN match. Any discrepancies require intervention by Customs Authorities, not Deputy Commissioners. Users also discuss tracking held-up refunds through the ICEGATE portal.