How Inverted Duty Structure Affects Your Business

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, introduced to simplify and streamline India's taxation process, has benefited many sectors. However, exporters often face a challenge with the Inverted Duty Structure (IDS) under GST , where the input tax on goods or services they purchase is higher than the tax on their exported goods or services. Fortunately, GST laws allow exporters to claim refunds on this unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC), providing a solution to this issue. In this blog, we’ll explore how the inverted duty structure affects exporters and how they can benefit from GST refunds. What is the Inverted Duty Structure (IDS)? The inverted duty structure occurs when the GST rate on inputs (raw materials, services, or goods purchased) is higher than the GST rate on output supplies (the finished goods or services provided to customers). This creates an excess of Input Tax Credit (ITC), which businesses cannot utilize because there is no output tax liability to offset it against. ...