Service Tax — Clarification on Service tax on freight charges

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....No. 5/2008 (Service Tax No. 2/2008) dated 5-2-2008 A copy of Board's letter F. No. 137/131/2007-CX.4, dated 12-12-2007 issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, ....

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....ts of foreign countries and handling of export cargo or passenger baggage etc., From the facts mentioned it appears that the service provided by shipping companies is in the nature of 'distribution, m....