Changes recommended in GST Rates for Goods falling under MMF Textile items falling under HS Codes Nos. 5401, 5402, 5403, 5404, 5405, 5406, 5508, 5509, 5510, 5511 and 5605

Circular No.ES/175/2017-18 October 09, 2017

To: Members of the Council

Sub: Changes recommended in GST Rates for Goods falling under MMF Textile items falling under HS Codes Nos. 5401, 5402, 5403, 5404, 5405, 5406, 5508, 5509, 5510, 5511 and 5605

Dear Member,

The Council is glad to inform the GST Council has recommended following changes in the GST rates for MMF Yarns during its 22nd Meeting held on 06th October, 2017.

Relevant extract of the Press Release pertaining to MMF Textile items is as follows:-

A. GST RATE FOR FOLLOWING GOODS HAVE BEEN REDUCED

Sr. No.	Chapter/ Heading/ Sub-heading/ Tariff item	Description	Present GST Rate	GST Rate Recommended by the GST Council
1	5401	Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale	18%	12%
2	5402, 5404, 5406	All synthetic filament yarn, such as nylon, polyester, acrylic, etc.	18%	12%
3	5403, 5405, 5406	All artificial filament yarn, such as viscose rayon, Cuprammonium,	18%	12%
4	5508	Sewing thread of manmade staple fibres	18%	12%
5	5509, 5510, 5511	Yarn of manmade staple fibres	18%	12%
6	5605	Real Zari	12%	5%