GST Rates Clarified: 5% on Pepper, Exemptions for Farmers, Different Rates for Popcorn Types

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....The Goa Commissioner of State Taxes has adopted Circular No. 247/04/2025-GST from the Tax Research Unit, Ministry of Finance, for uniform implementation under the Goa GST Act. The circular clarifies that: pepper of genus Piper attracts 5% GST; agriculturists supplying dried pepper or raisins are exempt from GST registration; ready-to-eat popcorn with salt/spices attracts 5% GST (unpackaged) or 12% GST (packaged), while caramel popcorn attracts 18% GST; AAC blocks with over 50% fly ash content attract 12% GST; and the amended entry regarding SUVs with specific ground clearance requirements for compensation cess applies from July 26, 2023.....