GST Refund -Zero Rates Supplies

[Shantaram Botre]

We are exporting 100% our Product and we do not have sales in the Indian Market ,We have filed GST refund application but Deputy commissioner has reject the Refund Application on the ground of Domestic Clearance , Comparable Price information is missing.

GST commissioner has taken reference of Notification No.16/2020-Central Tax. Need your valuable suggestion.

Regards

CMA S R Botre

AI Summary

Exporter Challenges GST Refund Rejection Due to Lack of Domestic Sales; Considers Appeal Under Notification No.16/2020-Central Tax. An exporter, who supplies 100% of their products internationally without domestic sales, faced rejection of their GST refund application by the Deputy Commissioner due to missing domestic clearance and comparable price information, citing Notification No.16/2020-Central Tax. The exporter sought advice on the matter. Respondents suggested clarifying the nature of the refund and recommended appealing the decision, arguing that export invoices should suffice for refund eligibility. Some advised reviewing the rejection order closely and possibly seeking professional assistance, while others proposed using competitor pricing for domestic comparisons to support the refund claim.