<h1>GST Council Meeting: IGST Exemptions for Imports Under Bilateral Agreements and Technical Exemptions Discussed.</h1> The 16th GST Council Meeting on June 11, 2017, discussed IGST exemptions for specific imports. Bilateral agreements allow IGST exemption for passenger buses and related imports between India and Pakistan/Bangladesh. Technical exemptions include IGST-free import of diamonds for certification and grading, provided they are re-exported without customs duties. Exporters with significant turnover can re-import cut and polished diamonds without IGST within three months. Inter-state movement of conveyances for goods or passengers, or for repairs, is not considered a supply, thus exempt from IGST, though applicable taxes apply to repairs and maintenance.