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Win for Dabur India: CESTAT Classifies ‘Lemoneez’ as Fruit Juice Attracting 12% GST, Rejects Soft Drink Concentrate Label

Update / Judgement Date

11 May 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Appeal Against OrderGST

CESTAT classified Dabur's Lemoneez as fruit juice (12% GST) rather than soft drink concentrate (18%), granting the company a significant tax benefit. The decision examined product composition and marketing to determine classification, setting a precedent for similar disputes. It highlights how nuanced product characterization can dramatically impact tax liabilities in the FMCG sector.