HSN code for pest control services

what is the HSN code and rate of gst on pest control services
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Pest control services are generally classified under SAC 998531 (Disinfecting and exterminating services). GST rate is typically 18% on such services. Proper classification depends on nature of service provided, but most pest control activities fall under this SAC code with standard GST rate.

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It may be comes under SAC code 998531 Disinfecting and exterminating services.

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• SAC 998531 (disinfecting and exterminating services), GST at 18%.

• Pest control for agriculture (crop protection) may qualify for the support-services-to-agriculture exemption (Notf 12/2017-CT(R), Sl. 54). Pest control for homes, offices, warehouses and food businesses is taxable.

• TDS for business customers: Sec 194C at 1%/2% (threshold Rs 30,000 per bill or Rs 1 lakh a year).

• ITC for the recipient is allowed (not blocked under Sec 17(5)), since it is used for maintaining business premises.

• Service providers can opt for the services composition scheme (6%, Sec 10(2A)) if turnover is up to Rs 50 lakh and they make no inter-State supplies.

• Regulatory: pesticide use needs a licence under the Insecticides Act, 1968. Food businesses need pest control records for FSSAI compliance.

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