Sales tax exemptions on imports or local supply of substances registered as drugs under the Drugs Act, 1976 (XXXI of 1976) and medicaments as are classifiable under chapter 30 of the First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969)
Name of Incentive
Sales tax exemptions on imports or local supply of substances registered as drugs under the Drugs Act, 1976 (XXXI of 1976) and medicaments as are classifiable under chapter 30 of the First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969)
Type of Incentive
GST Incentive
Ministry
Agency
Sector
Pharmaceuticals & OTC Products
Sub Sector
Product/Activity
Incentive Details
Description
Sales tax exemptions on imports or local supply of Substances registered as drugs under the Drugs Act, 1976 (XXXI of 1976) and medicaments as are classifiable under chapter 30 of the First Schedule to the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969) except the following, even if medicated or medicinal in nature, namely:
(a) filled infusion solution bags imported with or without infusion given sets;
(b) scrubs, detergents and washing preparations;
(c) soft soap or no soap;
(d) adhesive plaster;
(e) surgical tapes;
(f) liquid paraffin;
(g) disinfectants, and
(h) cosmetics and toilet preparations.
Criteria for Consideration
(a) filled infusion solution bags imported with or without infusion given sets;
(b) scrubs, detergents and washing preparations;
(c) soft soap or no soap;
(d) adhesive plaster;
(e) surgical tapes;
(f) liquid paraffin;
(g) disinfectants, and
(h) cosmetics and toilet preparations.