service tax on shipping company exporting goods

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sejal parmar (Querist)
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18 November 2016 One of our client is in shipping business. and they are in import and export business. my query is the exported goods is exempt under which notification number ??

sejal parmar

sejal parmar (Querist)
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21 November 2016 Pl resolve the query

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24 July 2025 Regarding **service tax exemption on export of goods by shipping companies**, here is the relevant info:

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### Export of goods — Service tax exemption for shipping

* **Export of goods by a shipping company (or any goods transporter) is exempt from service tax.**

* The exemption is provided under **Notification No. 25/2012-Service Tax, dated 20th June 2012** (and its subsequent amendments).

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### Key points from Notification No. 25/2012:

* **"Goods transport agency service" (GTA)** related to transportation of goods by road or by ship or by air for export out of India is exempt from service tax.

* Specifically for **shipping services related to export of goods out of India**, the transportation is exempt.

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### Summary:

* If your client is a shipping company transporting goods **from India to a foreign country (export)**, the **service is exempt from service tax** as per Notification 25/2012.

* However, **other services provided by the shipping company (like port handling, logistics, customs clearance)** may attract service tax unless separately exempted.

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