Authority For Advance Ruling


Classifies 'microcellular rubber sheets' as "industrial-inputs"; Rejects 'commercial parlance', construes Notification strictly

AAR holds that ‘Microcellular Rubber Sheets (Armaflex)’ covered by CETH 4008 1110, are taxable as “industrial inputs & packing materials” @ 5.5% under Schedule Entry C-54, ...View More

'Soil testing kit', not an ‘agricultural machinery’, taxable under residuary entry at 12.5%

AAR rules on classification of ‘soil testing kit’, said kit meant for estimating parameters of soil, which helps to recommend doses of fertilizers, not classifiable as ‘agr...View More

Extends concessional duty on aircraft imported for charter to related companies / employees' use

AAR extends concessional customs duty benefit under Notification No. 12/2012-Cus on import of aircraft by non-scheduled operator’s permit holder (applicant company) for use by employees / direct...View More

Exempts temporary leased import of broadcasting equipment; Adopts Chartered-Engineer's Certificate for valuation

AAR holds that import of Broadcasting Equipment on temporary lease basis, will be eligible for customs duty exemption in terms of Notification No. 27/2002-Cus as amended by Notification No. 27/2008-Cu...View More

Bundled service of obtaining sanction before individual house construction, exempt from tax

AAR rules on taxability of constructing single residential house on an individual’s plot, holds that same is exempt from service tax in terms of Notification No. 25/2012-ST; Notes Revenue’...View More

Fundraising by share subscription from prospective members of club, liable to service-tax

AAR holds that money / contribution received by company against shares from prospective members for raising funds to establish a luxurious club, shall be liable to service tax under Finance Act; Notes...View More

Exempts Railway siding construction for private cos.; Public carriage of passenger / goods inconsequential

AAR extends service tax exemption on construction of railway sidings (tracks) for private companies, under Notification No. 25/2012-ST; Rejects Revenue’s argument that out of two types of railwa...View More

Job-work not exempt where principal-manufacturer avails excise duty exemption on final product

AAR denies service tax exemption on job-work proposed to be undertaken in the factory of principal-manufacturer, under Notification No. 25/2012-ST; Notes that said Notification, as amended vide Notifi...View More

Clinical Pharmacology / Research on formulations provided by overseas customers, taxable in India 

AAR holds that Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Research activities proposed to be undertaken in respect of formulations provided by customers located outside India, shall be liable to service tax i...View More

Grants SAD exemption on imported refrigeration / food service products absent industrial consumer sale 

AAR grants exemption from SAD on import of refrigeration / food services products for sale to individual dealers, industrial consumers or retail consumers, under Notification No. 21/2012-Cus; Notes th...View More