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Is there any tax on vegetables in India?
Fresh and/or chilled fruits and vegetables have been exempted from tax under GST which is in line with the erstwhile VAT laws levied in different states. Hence, fresh unprocessed goods purchased directly from agriculturist or dealer or retailer will be exempt.
Does fruit and vegetables have GST?
The following foods are GST-free: baby food and infant formula (for children under 12 months of age) all meats for human consumption (except prepared meals or savoury snacks) fruit, vegetables, fish and soup (fresh, frozen, dried, canned or packaged)
What is the GST rate for fruits?
12\%
GST Rate & HSN Code for Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons – Chapter8
| HSN Code | Description | Rate (\%) |
|---|---|---|
| 8045090.0 | DATES, FIGS, PINEAPPLES, AVOCADOS, GUAVAS,MANGOES, AND MANGOSTEENS, FRESH OR DRIED GUAVAS, MANGOES AND MANGOSTEENS : OTHER | 12\% |
| 805.0 | CITRUS FRUIT, FRESH OR DRIED | 12\% |
| 805.0 | CITRUS FRUIT, FRESH OR DRIED | 0\% |
Do farmers have to pay tax in India?
No, only agriculture income from land situated in India is exempt from tax.
Is fruit zero rated or exempt?
You can zero rate all supplies of unprocessed foodstuffs such as: raw meat and fish. vegetables and fruit.
Is there GST on fruit juice?
Beverages that are GST-free include milk (but not flavoured milk), tea, coffee, dry preparations for flavouring milk, fruit juices (but not fruit juice drinks), beverages for infants or invalids and natural water.
What food is GST exempt?
Here are some examples of GST free foods:
- bread and bread rolls without icing or filling.
- cooking ingredients such as flour, sugar and cake mixes.
- fats and oils for cooking.
- milk, cream, cheese and eggs.
- spices and sauces.
- fruit juice containing at least 90\% by volume of juice.
- bottled drinking water.
What goods are GST exempt?
Some examples of GST/HST zero-rated goods and services are:
- Basic groceries – This category includes meat, fish, poultry, cereals, dairy products, eggs, vegetables (fresh, frozen, canned), coffee, tea, etc.
- Most fishery products if used for human consumption (fish products used for bait are not included).
What is a vegetable tax?
You may be aware that botanically speaking the tomato is a fruit. You may also know that it was a decision made by the Supreme Court in 1893 that forever labeled the tomato a vegetable. In 1883 the United States established a 10\% tax on imported vegetables, but not fruits. …
Are dry fruits GST exempted?
NIL GST RATE; 1. GST HSN chapter code 0801 Coconuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.