Dear Sir,
What is the GST tax rate for Job work of Shrimp Processing .
Job Work Involves Cleaning , Deveining , Peeling , Cutting of Tail and Head etc.
1.Is it manufacturing .
2.Can we apply special rate for foods products.
3. Is it covered under 9988 or 9997.
Please clarify.
Clarification: Shrimp Processing as Job Work is Not Manufacturing, Subject to 5% GST under HSN 9988 per Notification No.11/17-CT(Rate). A query was raised regarding the GST rate for job work in shrimp processing, which includes tasks like cleaning and deveining. It was questioned whether this constitutes manufacturing and if a special rate applies. Kasturi Sethi clarified that shrimp processing is not manufacturing and falls under HSN 9988 with a 5% GST rate, as per Notification No.11/17-CT(Rate). Rajendra Prasad expressed confusion about the classification under manufacturing services, to which Sethi explained that the classification is based on specific serial numbers in the GST tariff. Ganeshan Kalyani appreciated the clarification provided by Sethi. (AI Summary)