Beef Fry, Beef Roast and other Pre-Packaged “Ready to Eat” Food attracts 18% GST: AAR

The Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has confirmed that beef fry, beef roast, and other pre-packaged ready-to-eat foods attract 18% GST. The ruling clarifies that products like ready-to-eat beef items are categorized under food preparations and fall under the higher tax slab. This decision has significant implications for the food industry, especially for businesses dealing with ready-to-eat food products. It brings clarity to the GST treatment of such items and sets a precedent for similar food products, requiring businesses to adjust pricing to account for the additional tax burden.