GST Reverse Charge on Imports

Payment of GST on import of goods under IGST Act. Supplier is unregistered and importer is registered. Whether self invoicing as prescribed under Section 31(3)(f) r.w.s Section 9(3) of CGST is applicable under IGST as well [Section 20 r.w.s 5(3)].
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This discussion clarifies the application of GST reverse charge on imports, particularly when the supplier is unregistered and the importer is registered. It explains that self-invoicing, as prescribed under Section 31(3)(f) of the CGST Act, is generally not applicable to imports of goods. The consensus is that reverse charge on imports is not automatically triggered unless specific goods or services are notified, and therefore, a separate self-invoice is not typically required.

As per section 24(iii) of the CGST act 2017 , If you are paying tax under reverse charge then registration is Compulsory  irrespective of the turnover . supplier has to take registration  first  for payment of. RCM on Imports . Then you have prepare  Self  Invoice  and  file  return 

Self-invoice is not required in case of import of goods, as per the answer to the FAQ from CBIC

Hi,

Import of goods is not subject to reverse charge as per Section 9(3) of CGST Act or 5(3) of IGST Act. Hence, self invoice as per section 31(3) (f) of CGST Act will not be applicable. Only notified goods or services as per aforementioned sections will attract self invoice if supplier is not registered.

Self-invoice is not required for Import of goods. While importing goods you can pay Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM )on the same invoice as mentioned in the import entry

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