New entries inserted under the 2.5% schedule include:
• Snack pellets (extruded) under 1905
• Fish soluble paste under 2309
• LD Slag under 2619
• Imitation zari thread under 56050020

Under the 9% schedule, toasted products entry is expanded to include unfried snack pellets, and the entry for iron/steel waste is updated. Under the 6% schedule, the metallised yarn description is substituted. These changes rationalize GST rates for food items, steel by-products, textile materials, and imitation zari industry.

Issued for earlier notification?

Yes — amends Notification 01/2017–CT (Rate).