Blog on Circular No. 155/11/2021-GST: GST Rate on Sprinkler & Drip Irrigation System Parts
<h4><strong>Introduction</strong></h4><p>The <strong>Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)</strong> issued <strong>Circular No. 155/11/2021-GST</strong> on <strong>June 17, 2021</strong>, providing <strong>clarification on the GST rate applicable to laterals and parts of Sprinkler or Drip Irrigation Systems</strong> when supplied <strong>separately</strong>. This clarification ensures that <strong>agricultural irrigation equipment continues to receive concessional GST rates</strong> while maintaining compliance with the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN).</p><hr><h3><strong>Key Highlights of the Circular</strong></h3><h4><strong>1. GST Rate for Complete Sprinkler & Drip Irrigation Systems</strong></h4><ul><li>As per <strong>Entry 195B of Schedule II in Notification No. 1/2017-CT(R)</strong>:<ul><li><strong>Sprinklers, Drip Irrigation Systems, and their laterals (pipes used with them) attract 12% GST (6% CGST + 6% SGST).</strong></li><li>This was inserted <strong>vide Notification No. 6/2018-CT(R) dated January 25, 2018</strong>.</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>2. GST on Laterals & Parts When Supplied Separately</strong></h4><ul><li>The <strong>intention of the GST classification</strong> has always been to include:<ul><li><strong>Laterals (pipes) and parts used solely or principally with Sprinklers/Drip Irrigation Systems</strong> under <strong>HSN 8424</strong>.</li><li>Such parts <strong>will continue to attract 12% GST</strong>, even if supplied separately.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Exception:</strong><ul><li>If a part is <strong>not specifically designed for Sprinklers or Drip Irrigation Systems</strong>, it may <strong>fall under another HSN category and attract the applicable GST rate for that classification</strong>.</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>3. Impact of the Clarification</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Ensures uniformity in taxation across agricultural irrigation equipment</strong>.</li><li><strong>Farmers and irrigation system suppliers continue to benefit from the lower 12% GST rate</strong>.</li><li><strong>Reduces confusion over separately supplied irrigation system parts and their tax implications</strong>.<a href="https://cms.plasament.com/storage/nisha/circular-refund-155.pdf">circular_refund_155</a><br> </li></ul>