CBIC Releases FAQs-3 on GST Rate Changes and Notifications Effective September 22, 2025

Last updated: 19 September 2025


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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued new FAQs to clarify recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate changes. These updates, effective from September 22, 2025, cover revised CGST rates, exemption lists, specific guidance for handicrafts, and changes to the compensation cess structure. The FAQs aim to provide clear information for businesses and taxpayers.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - 3 to clarify the latest GST-related changes notified on September 17, 2025. These FAQs aim to provide clear guidance for taxpayers, businesses, and industry stakeholders on the updated Goods and S
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FAQ :

The updated CGST rates for goods can be found in Notification No. 9/2025- Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.9.2025, which supersedes Notification No. 1/2017- Central Tax (Rate).

The list of goods exempted from CGST is detailed in Notification No. 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.9.2025, superseding Notification No. 2/2017- Central Tax (Rate).

The GST rates for handicrafts are outlined in Notification No. 13/2025-Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.9.2025, which amends Notification No. 21/2018- Central Tax (Rate).

The amended compensation cess rates are notified in Notification No. 2/2025-Compensation Cess (Rate) dated 17.9.2025, amending Notification No. 1/2017-Compensation Cess (Rate).

Yes, notification No. 11/2025- Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.9.2025 relates to the change in GST rate on goods imported for petroleum operations.

There is no change in the GST rate under the special composition scheme for bricks, other than sand lime bricks. Notification No. 14/2025- Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.9.2025 has been issued in this regard.




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