Vat on cloth (fabric) sa;e purchase

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11 December 2013 any type of vat in fabric sale / purchase

Manish Bhandari

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12 December 2013 Under MVAT there is no vat for fabric sale & purchase.

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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02 August 2025 Actually, regarding **VAT on fabric (cloth) sale/purchase**, the situation depends on the **state VAT laws** because VAT is a state subject in India, and rates & applicability can vary.

### General guidance:

* In many states like **Maharashtra (MVAT)**, **Delhi (DVAT)**, **Karnataka (KVAT)**, etc., **fabric and textiles** are **taxable goods** under VAT.
* The VAT rates on fabrics typically range from **1% to 5% or more**, depending on the type of fabric (e.g., raw fabric, processed fabric, synthetic, cotton, silk).
* Some states may have **exemptions** or **reduced rates** on certain fabrics or textile products, but in most cases, fabric sales are subject to VAT.

### Example:

* **Maharashtra VAT (MVAT)**: Fabric sales are generally taxable at around **5% VAT**, though rates may vary by fabric type.
* **Delhi VAT (DVAT)**: Textile goods including fabric are generally subject to VAT, again with variable rates.
* **Punjab VAT**: Typically fabrics are taxable.

### So, the statement "**Under MVAT there is no VAT on fabric sale/purchase**" is **not accurate** generally, unless it is a very specific exemption or scheme.

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### What you should do:

1. **Check the VAT schedule for your specific state** to know the exact VAT rate applicable to fabric/clothing material.
2. Ensure that **input VAT credit** can be claimed on fabric purchases if the fabric is used in manufacturing or trading.
3. Maintain proper **invoices and VAT returns** as per your state's VAT rules.

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