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No Service Tax payable on Ocean Freight: CESTAT

Update / Judgement Date

17 Jul 2024

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Excise, VAT & CustomGST

The article discusses a CESTAT ruling that exempts ocean freight from service tax liability, citing it as not being an auxiliary to import/export services. The decision aligns with previous judicial interpretations and clarifies the non-applicability of service tax on ocean freight charges. This ruling provides clarity on taxation aspects related to international shipping services under Indian tax laws.