exemption of vessel frieght paid for exporting goods

[Debtosh Dey]

I need an opinion on service taxibility on reverse charge basis on feight paid to owner of aborad vessel for exporting goods prior to Apr'12. If taxable, does it qualify for refunds ? 

Thanks

Debtosh Dey

AI Summary

Clarification Sought on Service Tax Liability for Freight Payments on Exports via Foreign Vessels Before April 2012 A discussion on the service tax liability concerning freight paid for exporting goods via foreign-owned vessels. The original query asks if service tax applies on a reverse charge basis for freight paid before April 2012 and if it qualifies for refunds. A respondent seeks clarification on whether the query pertains to ocean freight service tax liability. The inquirer clarifies that the freight concerns transportation to Bangladesh through Indian and Bangladeshi inland waters. Another participant states that the service receiver holds the liability.