Do small exports made through courier having Courier Airway Bill but without shipping bill - qualify as export under GST regime? how to address this scenario, kindly help.
This scenario is applicable to sellers shipping one or two products to customers in foreign countries. The products are shipped by couriers and the courier companies provide only Airway Bill as proof of booking no shipping bill provided by them, but as per GST rules Shipping bill is required for exports as far as my understanding is concerned
Small Exporters: Ensure Compliance by Obtaining Shipping Bill for GST, Consider LUT for IGST-Free Exports and ITC Refunds A participant inquired about the GST implications for small exports made through courier services that provide only an Airway Bill, not a shipping bill. The responses clarified that exports require a shipping bill, which can be obtained from the courier agency or through the DGFT website using an IEC number. Another response suggested filing a Letter of Undertaking to export goods without IGST payment and claiming a refund of input tax credit proportional to the export turnover. The discussion focused on ensuring compliance with GST regulations for small-value exports. (AI Summary)