28 October 2012
Dear Sir/Madam, i am Vikas Joshi working with Shree Jee Poles,Mankasar,Bikaner we are manufacturers of Agriculture Fencing poles so do we have to pay Vat on it pls advice
Since **agricultural fencing poles** are **not classified as exempt agricultural implements**, they are **liable to VAT** as regular goods under the respective State VAT Act.
### โ VAT Applicability in Rajasthan (as per 2012 context):
In **Rajasthan**, fencing poles **do not fall under the exempted or lower-rate agricultural goods list**. Therefore:
* They are **treated as general goods**, unless specified otherwise in the schedule. * The typical **VAT rate on general goods in Rajasthan** (during 2012) was:
* **5%** for declared goods or lower-rate goods (if notified), * **14%** (standard rate) for goods not covered under a specific lower-rate schedule.
๐ **Most likely applicable VAT rate:** **14%**
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### ๐ Recommendation:
* Check the **Rajasthan VAT Schedule (Schedule II or III)** from 2012 to verify if fencing poles were listed at a concessional rate. * If not listed, **standard VAT @ 14%** applies.
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### ๐งพ Additional Note:
If youโre supplying to a government department, farmer cooperative, or using C-forms (for interstate sales), other implications may apply like **CST @ 2%**.
Let me know if you want help checking the specific notification or VAT entry number for Rajasthan circa 2012.