GST rate amendment shifts specified polyethylene and polypropylene packaging items into a higher integrated tax rate, effective after notification. Amendment to the IGST rate notification omits certain entries from the lower-rate schedule and inserts specified packaging items into the higher-rate schedule, identifying woven and non woven bags and sacks of polyethylene or polypropylene strips (whether or not laminated) used for packing goods, and flexible intermediate bulk containers under their tariff headings. The Central Government acts on GST Council recommendations and the changes take effect on the first day of January following the notification.