{"id":18427,"date":"2024-09-04T13:54:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T08:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/?p=18427"},"modified":"2024-09-04T13:54:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T08:24:59","slug":"gst-input-tax-credit-on-air-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/gst-input-tax-credit-on-air-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"GST Input Tax Credit on Air Conditioner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f5f9\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>28% GST on ACs:<\/strong> Air conditioners are taxed at 28% under HSN code 8415 as luxury goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price Impact:<\/strong> GST increased the overall tax rate on ACs to 28%, slightly raising prices while eliminating cascading taxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ITC Eligibility:<\/strong> Businesses can claim ITC on ACs if used for business purposes, unless restricted by Section 17(5) of the CGST Act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GST Calculation:<\/strong> GST on ACs is calculated on the transaction value, including product and installation costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Exemptions:<\/strong> No GST exemptions are available on ACs, and import duties further raise costs for imported units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has significantly changed tax management. One of the key features of GST is the Input Tax Credit (ITC) mechanism, which allows eligible businesses to claim credit for the tax paid on inputs in firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to air conditioners, businesses need to understand the <strong>GST Input Tax Credit on air conditioners<\/strong> as it could affect the tax burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will discuss the applicable rates of GST and AC HSN Codes, the impact of GST on air conditioners, its applicability and other relevant details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GST on Air Conditioners: AC HSN Code and GST Rate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GST-on-Air-Conditioners-AC-HSN-Code-and-GST-Rate-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GST on Air Conditioners AC HSN Code and GST Rate\" class=\"wp-image-18483\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GST-on-Air-Conditioners-AC-HSN-Code-and-GST-Rate-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GST-on-Air-Conditioners-AC-HSN-Code-and-GST-Rate-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GST-on-Air-Conditioners-AC-HSN-Code-and-GST-Rate-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GST-on-Air-Conditioners-AC-HSN-Code-and-GST-Rate.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As per GST regulations, both the supply of air conditioners and their installation are considered taxable. The supplier of air conditioners mostly provides<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawinsider.com\/dictionary\/installation-services#:~:text=Installation%20Services%20means%20all%20those,works%20(including%20the%20provision%20and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> installation services<\/a>. The AC HSN Code in India is 8415 (code) and the applicable GST rate is 28%. Although the GST rate on many electronic appliances has decreased with time, the taxable rate on ACs has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Did the Prices Change After GST on Air Conditioners?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the implementation of GST, air conditioners were charged at a maximum rate of 27%. GST has led to an increase in the tax rate, and ACs are now taxed at a uniform rate of 28%. Let us take a look at the table below to understand how the prices changed after GST on air conditioners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pre-GST Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Post-GST Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost of Manufacturing<\/td><td>\u20b960,000<\/td><td>\u20b960,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Excise Duty (12.5%)<\/td><td>\u20b97,500<\/td><td>NA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Production Cost<\/td><td>\u20b967,500<\/td><td>\u20b960,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transportation Cost<\/td><td>\u20b95,000<\/td><td>\u20b95,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Value Addition Costs<\/td><td>\u20b95,000<\/td><td>\u20b95,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost of Product<\/td><td>\u20b988,350<\/td><td>\u20b989,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Value Added Tax (14%)\/GST (28%)<\/td><td>\u20b910,850<\/td><td>\u20b919,600<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GST Input Tax Credit on Mobile, TV, Refrigerator Air Conditioner Purchase for personal and business\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8M7RXlKJPSY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applicability of GST on Air Conditioners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 4 GST slabs under the Goods and Services Tax regime: 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. The tax rate of 5% applies to all essential goods. The applicable tax rate on standard goods ranges between 12 to 18%. 28% is charged for luxury goods, like AC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is the Value of Supply to Compute GST on Air Conditioners?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The value of supply is the value of the transaction or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawinsider.com\/dictionary\/transaction-value\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transactional value,<\/a> which is taxable under GST. This includes transfer, sale, lease, exchange, disposal and rental. Therefore, tax is charged at the price that you are liable to pay for goods or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air conditioners are composite supply, which involves the value of the supply and the installation charges. Here, the value of supply = is the value of sale + charges of installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is the GST Rate and HSN Code Applicable to Air Conditioners?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rate of GST on air conditioners is 28%. Here\u2019s a table which shows the applicable HSN code on ACs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>HSN code<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8415<\/td><td>AC with a motor fan for altering humidity and temperature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>841583<\/td><td>Not incorporating a refrigerating unit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>84158310<\/td><td>Split AC with 2 tonnes and above capacity and not incorporating a refrigerating unit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>84158390<\/td><td>Others (not incorporating a refrigerating unit)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Availability of ITC on Air Conditioners and Reversal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Availability-of-ITC-on-Air-Conditioners-and-Reversal-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Availability of ITC on Air Conditioners and Reversal\" class=\"wp-image-18485\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Availability-of-ITC-on-Air-Conditioners-and-Reversal-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Availability-of-ITC-on-Air-Conditioners-and-Reversal-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Availability-of-ITC-on-Air-Conditioners-and-Reversal-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Availability-of-ITC-on-Air-Conditioners-and-Reversal-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/piceapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Availability-of-ITC-on-Air-Conditioners-and-Reversal.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every registered person under Goods and Services Tax is eligible to claim an Input Tax Credit on the purchase of goods and services that are used in the course or furtherance of business. Section 17(5) is an exception that restricts a person from claiming ITC on goods that are used by a taxable person for the construction of an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aavas.in\/blog\/immovable-property\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> immovable property<\/a>, other than plant and machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air conditioners are not immovable property. Although they are installed on walls, they can be re-attached to different walls or locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to remember that a centralized air conditioning and cooling system is considered a plant and machinery. Therefore, you are required to book the AC cost as plant and machinery separately without including it in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawinsider.com\/dictionary\/building-cost#:~:text=Building%20Cost%20means%20the%20total,Sample%201Sample%202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cost of building<\/a>. If an AC was used for business purposes, you are eligible to claim Input Tax Credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are both taxable and exempt goods undersupplied, then as per Rule 42 and Rule 43 of CGST rules, ITC reversal is applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Note About GST on the Import of Air Conditioners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A highly important duty is set on ACs by governments to encourage the sale of local goods. Here is a list of applicable import duties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic customs duty: 20% of the assessable value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IGST: 28% of the assessable value + BCD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social welfare surcharge: 10% of the assessable value + BCD + amount of IGST GST Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Availability of GST Exemptions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Presently, there are no exemptions available under Goods and Services Tax on sale transactions of ACs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact of GST on Air Conditioners&#8217; Prices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, the tax rate of air conditioners ranged between 12.5% and 14.5%, varying between states. Additionally, excise duty and cess of 12.5% were applicable, which led to a total of 27% tax. Since the implementation of GST, the tax rate of 28% is applicable. This includes 14% CGST and 14% SGST for intrastate transactions and 28% IGST for interstate transactions.&nbsp; Although this led to a slight increase in the price of products, it eliminated the cascading effect of taxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the air conditioner is used as a fixed asset in the course of business and is not excluded under Section 17(5) of the CGST Act, you can claim an Input Tax Credit. However, if the AC is used for personal use, you cannot claim ITC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses should therefore be aware of the eligibility criteria of <strong>GST Input Tax Credit on air conditioners<\/strong>, to make an informed decision and ensure tax compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udca1If you want to pay your GST with Credit Card, then download\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=one.pice.pice_business_loan&amp;_branch_match_id=1260478299341712556&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=homepage&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8wryyxJ1SvITE5NLCjQS87P1S9PTcrIz00FAMR0ueciAAAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pice Business Payment App<\/a>. Pice is the one stop app for paying all your business expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1725012252966\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the GST rate applicable to air conditioners?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The GST rate on air conditioners is 28%. This rate applies to all ACs, as they are classified as luxury goods under HSN code 8415. This rate includes both CGST and SGST for intrastate transactions or IGST for interstate transactions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1725012253851\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can businesses claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the purchase of air conditioners?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, businesses can claim ITC on air conditioners if they are used for business purposes and classified as plant and machinery. However, ITC cannot be claimed if the ACs are used for personal purposes or if they fall under the restrictions of Section 17(5) of the CGST Act.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1725012260292\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How does GST affect the price of air conditioners?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Under GST, the tax rate on air conditioners is 28%, slightly higher than the pre-GST rate, which was around 27% including various state taxes and excise duties. The uniform GST rate simplifies taxation but can result in a slight price increase compared to pre-GST costs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1725012266315\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are there any GST exemptions available for air conditioners?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, there are currently no GST exemptions for the sale of air conditioners. The full GST rate of 28% applies, and additional duties may be imposed on imported units, increasing their cost further.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1725012273067\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How is the value of supply determined for GST on air conditioners?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The value of supply for GST purposes includes the total transaction value, which covers both the cost of the air conditioner and any associated installation charges. This value is the basis on which the 28% GST is calculated.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has significantly changed tax management. One of the key features of GST is the Input Tax Credit (ITC) mechanism, which allows eligible businesses to claim credit for the tax paid on inputs in firms. 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