The Ministry of Finance has issued FAQs-3 after the 56th GST Council meeting held in New Delhi. These clarify GST rate changes, exemptions, cess updates, and special schemes. Below are the highlights with direct links to official notifications.
1. CGST Rate Changes on Goods
Revised CGST rates on goods are notified through Notification No. 9/2025 – Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.09.2025, replacing Notification No. 1/2017.
🔗 Read Notification No. 9/2025
2. Exempted Goods from CGST
The updated list of CGST-exempt goods is in Notification No. 10/2025 – Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.09.2025, superseding Notification No. 2/2017.
🔗 Read Notification No. 10/2025
3. GST Rates for Handicrafts
Handicraft items are covered under Notification No. 13/2025 – Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.09.2025, which amends Notification No. 21/2018.
🔗 Read Notification No. 13/2025
4. Compensation Cess Updates
Changes in compensation cess are notified via Notification No. 2/2025 – Compensation Cess (Rate) dated 17.09.2025, amending Notification No. 1/2017.
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5. GST Rate on Petroleum Imports
Goods imported for petroleum operations are covered under Notification No. 11/2025 – Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.09.2025.
🔗 Read Notification No. 11/2025
6. Special Composition Scheme for Bricks
No change in GST rate for bricks (except sand lime bricks). This is notified via Notification No. 14/2025 – Central Tax (Rate) dated 17.09.2025.
🔗 Read Notification No. 14/2025
📢 Official Source:
Press Release – PIB (GST Council FAQs, 56th Meeting)
Simplified FAQs for Businesses
👉 In Notification No. 9/2025.
👉 The list is in Notification No. 10/2025.
👉 GST rates for handicrafts are notified in Notification No. 13/2025.
👉 Yes, updated in Notification No. 2/2025.
👉 Yes, refer to Notification No. 11/2025.
👉 No change (except sand lime bricks), as per Notification No. 14/2025.
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