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When I ship commercial goods form USA to Indian Firm do I need to register for GST

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GST Registration Required for Importing Goods to India Under IGST Act 2017; Also Need IEC and Customs Compliance. An individual inquired about the necessity of registering for GST when shipping commercial goods from the USA to an Indian firm. One respondent explained that according to the IGST Act, 2017, importing goods into India is considered inter-State trade, requiring GST registration for importers. Another respondent clarified that while the jurisdiction of Indian GST laws applies only within India, the Indian importer must register under GST, Customs Laws, and with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for an Importer Exporter Code (IEC).