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The Indore Paper Traders Association has urged the government to rationalise theGSTstructure on paper and related products by introducing a uniform 5% GST rate across all paper grades and converted items. The association stated that the current differential GST rates are causing compliance complicat
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FAQ :
Paper traders are facing issues with differential GST rates, which are causing complications in compliance, blocking input tax credits (ITC), and increasing operational costs.
Differential rates lead to ambiguity in paper classification, disrupt supply chains, and create cash flow stress. For example, paper for notebooks has 0% GST, while the same grade for printing materials is taxed at 18%.
The association is proposing a uniform 5% GST rate across all paper grades and converted items to simplify compliance and reduce costs.
Manufacturers are forced to buy paper at a higher GST rate (e.g., 18%) and then claim refunds, which increases their working capital needs by 15-20% and disadvantages compliant businesses.
Traders are concerned that policy inconsistencies are hurting the printing, packaging, and stationery sectors, making Indian products less competitive globally and potentially allowing foreign manufacturers to dump cheaper goods in India.
A uniform rate would simplify compliance, reduce disputes, strengthen the domestic paper industry, restore supply chain parity, protect local businesses, and boost export competitiveness.
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