Can I take IGST Credit on Bill of Entry filled twice for single invoice at two different Port

[NISHANT SHAH]

Dear All,

I have query in respect of IGST Paid by my client on two Bill of Entry filled at two different port on same invoice.

One B/E filled at nhava sheva and second at ahmedabad custom due to mistake on part of our CHA. Now, we paid IGST at both place as required by law for filling B/E at both location. Now, is it advisable to get refund from one custom port where i paid IGST wrongly or can i credit of both from my output gst liability?

I can take refund but it is too time consuming at department level and there are harassment also from custom official also for this since my client faced this issue earlier also at the time of double payment of custom duty by mistake where they have refunded as after 1 year and that too after giving bribe.

Please suggest me better option.

AI Summary

Double IGST Payment: Experts Advise Refund via Cancelling Incorrect Bill of Entry, Caution Against Double Credit Claim A client mistakenly paid Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) twice on a single invoice due to filing two Bills of Entry at different ports. The client seeks advice on whether to claim a refund from one port or credit both payments against their output GST liability. One expert suggests canceling the incorrect Bill of Entry and filing for a refund, emphasizing that the refund process, though potentially lengthy, is expedited if documentation is proper. Another expert concurs, advising against claiming credit twice and recommending a polite approach to expedite the refund process. The client expresses gratitude for the guidance.