Cenvat credit of the service tax on the freight paid

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when we send goods to our customers the freight is paid by us . Are we eligible to take CENVAT credit of the service tax paid on the freight paid by us on sending the goods to our customer.

AI Summary

Cenvat credit for service tax on outward freight available since freight qualifies as an input service for business.
Freight for outward transportation, carrying service tax when goods are sent to customers, is treated as an input service connected with the business and therefore eligible for Cenvat credit; forum advice recommends availing that credit rather than foregoing it.