This discussion clarifies the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates applicable to job charges for processing man-made fabrics. While individual processes like bleaching and washing may attract a 5% GST, when these are bundled with principal services such as dyeing and printing within a single manufacturing unit, the overall GST rate can be consolidated to 12% or 18%, depending on the principal's registration status.
12 October 2024
Such the transaction takes the color of composite supply wherein the ancillary processes get naturally bundled with the principal service of dyeing and printing. Resultantly, even though the ancillary processes attract 5% GST rate, they are liable to a consolidated GST rate of 12%/18% depending upon the fact whether the principal is registered or not.