ocean freight paid rcm applicability

[satbir singhwahi]

EXPORTING GARMENTS FIRM , PAYING OCEAN FREIGHT ON IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. PLS GUIDE THE APPLICABILITY OF RCM FOR JULY 2017 TO TILL DATE.

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

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[satbir singhwahi]

SIR

GARMENTS EXPORTING FIRM :

1. PAYING OCEAN FREIGHT ON IMPORT OF CLOTH. WHETHER RCM IS APPLICABLE ON SUCH PAYMENT OF OCEAN FREIGHT.

2. EXPORTING GARMENTS ON CIF PRICE. THUS PAYING OCEAN FREIGHT.WHETHER RCM IS APPLICABLE ON SUCH PAYMENT OF OCEAN FREIGHT.

[KASTURI SETHI]

In my view, it is covered under Section 13(9) of IGST Act, 2017. Also see serial no.10 of Notification No.10/2017-IT(Rate) dated 28.6.17 and Serial No.9(ii) of Notification No.8/17-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.6.17. RCM is applicable.

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

RCM is applicable.

AI Summary

Reverse Charge Mechanism Applies to Ocean Freight Payments for Imports/Exports Since July 2017 Under IGST Act Section 13(9). An exporting garments firm inquires about the applicability of Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) on ocean freight payments for imports and exports from July 2017 onwards. The firm seeks clarification on whether RCM applies to ocean freight paid for importing cloth and exporting garments on a CIF basis. Responses indicate that RCM is applicable, referencing Section 13(9) of the IGST Act, 2017, and relevant notifications, confirming the applicability of RCM on such transactions.