Service tax refund to Exporters under notification 40 & 41

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Service tax refund to Exporters under notification 40 & 41 port charges are eligible for service tax refund.We are having bills of C&F agents wherein he is shwoing components such as :- Inland Haulage Charges, Data processing Fee,Measurment Charges etc. However C& F agent is not giving us any supporting for above charges. Can we claim refund on the basis of C&F agents bill or do we need supporting documents from port authority. Best Regards

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Exporter Queries Service Tax Refunds Under Notifications 40 & 41; Clarification Needed on C&F Agent Charges Documentation An individual inquires about claiming service tax refunds for exporters under notifications 40 and 41, specifically regarding charges from a clearing and forwarding (C&F) agent. The C&F agent's bill includes various charges but lacks supporting documents from the port authority. A respondent advises that without invoices for input services, it is challenging to prove that service tax was paid. It is suggested that the C&F agent should take cenvat credit on all services used and charge service tax on the full billed amount. The original poster seeks clarification on whether supporting bills are needed for specific charges like Inland Haulage.