GST clarification on Elevator installation

[Bhupendar Nagra]

Companies like OTIS and KONE supposedly are charging 12% GST on elevators installed for domestic use. They in return take some kind of bond signed from customers. However, all other companies are still charging 18% GST to their customers, even from those who install it in their private bungalows.

I would request experts from this group to shed some light on this matter. As this would really be helpful for private end-users. Can we also charge 12%, if yes then what would we require from customers?

[KASTURI SETHI]

"Companies like OTIS and KONE supposedly are charging 12% GST on elevators installed for domestic use."

You have used the word, "supposedly". Are you not sure ? Elevators, lifts etc. are classified under Chapter/Heading No.8428 which attract GST @18% vide Notification No.1/17-CT (Rate) dated 28.6.17 amended up to 31.7.19. (Serial No.327 B).

[Bhupendar Nagra]

Dear Sir,

I am sure that MNC's are charging 12% but not sure if all of them are charging. About a few companies, I am sure of. I have seen their quotation and invoicing, charging 12% GST. If you could go to this below-mentioned link, I am sure you will be more clear of what I am asking for. Thank you for taking out your precious time to reply.

https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/financial+chronicle-epaper-finance/elevator+firms+baffled+over+eligibility+for+lower+gst+rate-newsid-76774221

AI Summary

GST rate on elevators: tariff classification drives standard tax rate, yet some suppliers apply a lower rate, raising documentation questions.
Elevators and lifts are ordinarily classified under the tariff heading for lifting machinery and, pursuant to the cited revenue notification, attract the standard GST rate; however, some suppliers are invoicing domestic installations at a lower rate and taking bonds or undertakings from customers, raising whether private end-users may be charged the lower rate and what documentary requirements are necessary to justify that treatment.