Govt says GST on sanitary pads actually lower than pre-GST era

The government said, "Sanitary napkins are classifiable under heading 9619. In pre-GST, they attractedconcessional excise duty of 6% and 5% VAT and, the pre-GST estimated total tax incidence on sanitary napkins was 13.68%.  Therefore, 12% GST rate had been provided for sanitary napkin."

Govt says GST on sanitary pads actually lower
Screen grab from Indian actress, Shenaz Treasurywala's video petition to remove tax on sanitary pads. Image Source: Youtube

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