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GSTIN not essential if exempt goods imported, exported: CBEC

14 Jul 2017 Evaluate

Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) has clarified that importers, exporters and customs brokers of goods that are exempted from Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, do not require to obtain a GST registration number. It also said that they can clear their consignments by mentioning PAN in the bills of entry or shipping bills. The customs department issued the clarification amid reports of some consignments being delayed at ports for want of clarity on rules governing the new tax regime.

The Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN) is a 15 digit unique code which is allotted to each business entity which registers with the commercial tax department. It replaces Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) - the unique 11 digit number allotted to each business entity which was registered with the commercial tax department in the previous indirect tax regime.

CBEC has stated that post of the rollout of GST from July 1, there have been some confusion over requirement of GSTIN for clearance of consignments at ports. It noted that the Central GST Act exempts businesses engaged exclusively in the supply of goods (import and export) which are exempt from GST from obtaining registration under the new indirect tax regime. Besides, Directorate of International Customs (DIC) has been set up on July 1 which will assist the CBEC in international matters pertaining to customs, integrated GST and tariff matters.

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