Exemption from GST - items imported and the services rendered by...

Exemption from GST - items imported and the services rendered by the applicant is in relation to loading, unloading, packing, storage and warehousing of ‘agricultural produce’ or not - AAR has given a ruling against the applicant. - After enduring multiple value additions and sales, the goods when imported into India, forfeits the quality to be considered as ‘marketable for primary market’. - The AAAR (appellate authority) upheld the ruling of the WBAAR, stating that the imported products did not meet the criteria to be considered as agricultural produce under GST laws.