GST compensation Cess

[Amresh kumar]

Respected Sir,

Is GST compensation cess applicable on manufacturer only or applicable to all traders & Distributor also dealing with such goods.

Regards

Amresh Kumar

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

It is applicable to all , Sir. The levy is product specific and not business specific.

[KASTURI SETHI]

I agree with Sh.Ganeshan Kalyani Ji. GST Compensation Cess is not applicable to those who have opted for composition scheme.

AI Summary

GST Compensation Cess Applies to All Parties Involved, Not Just Manufacturers; Excludes Composition Scheme Opt-Ins A query was raised about whether the GST compensation cess applies only to manufacturers or also to traders and distributors dealing with certain goods. The first response clarified that the cess is applicable to all parties involved, as it is product-specific rather than business-specific. Another contributor agreed with this explanation, adding that the GST compensation cess does not apply to those who have opted for the composition scheme.