Instant Flour Mixes: Not Sattu, Attract 18% GST

Instant Flour Mixes: Not Sattu, Attract 18% GST

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that instant flour mixes for dosa, idli, and khaman do not fall under the category of “sattu” and therefore, attract the standard 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Sattu is a flour made from roasted and ground chickpeas, and is exempt from GST. However, instant flour mixes for dosa, idli, and khaman contain additional ingredients such as spices, salt, and raising agents, which distinguish them from sattu.

Therefore, these instant flour mixes are classified under Chapter 19 of the GST Tariff Schedule, which covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch, or milk. As such, they attract an 18% GST rate.

This clarification is significant for manufacturers and suppliers of instant flour mixes, as it ensures that they are taxed correctly. It also provides clarity to consumers who may have been mistaken about the GST status of these products.

Keywords:

Instant flour mixes
Dosa, idli, khaman
Sattu
GST
CBIC