This discussion addresses whether a distributor can claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on GST charged by transporters for freight. The consensus is that if the transporter charges GST on their bill, ITC is claimable, and Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) does not apply. However, the transporter charging 5% GST is noted as incorrect, with advice to clarify with the transporter and check GSTR-2A/2B for classification.
22 January 2022
WE ARE A DISTRIBUTOR. EVERY TIME WE PURCHASED GOODS WE HAVE TO PAY FREIGHT AMOUNT AGAINST OUR MATERIAL CONSIGNMENT. SO, PLEASE SUGGEST ME WHEN TRANSPORTER CHARGES 12% GST ON FREIGHT VALUE, CAN WE CLAIM ITC ON THAT GST or it is under RCM. AND ALSO WHEN TRANSPORTER CHARGES 5% GST ON FREIGHT VALUE, CAN WE CLAIM ITC OR IT IS UNDER RCM METHOD. PLEASE SUGGEST.
23 January 2022
There is no RCM if the tranporter is charging GST and you can take ITC. But where the transporter is charging 5% it is wrong. It should be 12%. Clarify with you transporter. You can also check in your GSTR-2A/2B whether he classifying it under RCM or not.