Exports of pre-packaged, labelled frozen shrimp (HSN 0306) in ≤25 kg cartons taxable under Legal Metrology Act 2009; 5% GST

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....AAR held that the applicant's supply of processed frozen shrimp (HSN 0306) packaged in printed pouches or boxes and placed in printed master cartons not exceeding 25 kg constitutes a taxable supply of "pre-packaged and labelled" goods within the meaning of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Such supplies are not exempt or nil-rated for outbound movement; GST is leviable at 5% under the applicable notification effective July 2022. The Authority concluded that the pre-packaged, labelled nature and the ≤25 kg packaging threshold bring the exports within the GST net, rendering the export transaction subject to GST irrespective of its destination.....