Do i need vat/cst to import

Prinal Tolia (Proprietor ) (35 Points)

20 June 2012  

I just got my IEC code as a merchant exporter, I am a new Proprietorship firm in Mumbai and do not have Vat/Cst yet, I am planning to import certain items for re sale.

My question:

Can I import without a Vat/Cst number

I plan to import items for 5 lakhs and then sell them, and then ally for Vat/Cst so that I do not have to pay Rs 25,000 as deposit for Vat.

Is the above senario possible or I need to get both Vat & cst and then import?