Ocean freight RCM applicability

Dear all, Right now RCM applicable for Ocean freight or not.
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This discussion clarifies the applicability of the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) to ocean freight. While initially debated, GST Notification No. 8/2017, as amended by a corrigendum, indicates that RCM is indeed applicable for ocean freight on CIF imports. The tax is payable under RCM at 5% on the ocean freight component, or if the freight amount isn't explicitly known, 10% of the CIF value is used as the taxable base, resulting in a 0.5% GST on the CIF value.

No. RCM is not applicable
Applicability of GST ocean freight under RCM_ in case of goods imported on CIF basis-pay tax under reverse charge mechanism and take the credit of it.

applicability of GST ocean freight under RCM_ in case of goods imported on CIF basis-pay tax under reverse charge mechanism and take the credit of it.  

- IGST Notification No.8/2017 - In page no.5 & 6, under S.No.9(ii) - GST @ 5% payable is specified under RCM on ocean freight.

Corrigendum to IGST Not No.8/2017, specifies that wherever the taxable value is not available i.e when Freight amount is not known to the Importer, then 10% of the CIF value of Invoice should be taken as Taxable value. The GST payable will be @ 5% on 10% of CIF value or @ 0.5% on CIF value of Goods.

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