GST and Brick Industry
The brick industry is classified as a small scale industry fall under MSME Sector. Primary activity of this industry is manufacturing and distribution of bricks, which are used in building and construction projects. The industry has wide variety of production for bricks, including clay bricks, concrete bricks, cement bricks, and others.
The manufacturing process in this industry involves extraction of clay or sand as raw material and mixing of same with water, blinder and other additives in order to mold in desired shape, and heating in kiln with a purpose to harden the kachi bricks to use in constructions of building whether residential or commercial, roads, bridges, tunnels and related projects.
Taxation on Brick Industry in Pre-GST Era
During Pre-GST Era, the brick industry was facing range of taxes like, Excise Duty, VAT, CST, Entry Tax which obviously was huge tax burden on this industry as well as main obstacle in its growth. With the introduction of GST, brick industry got relief from unnecessary tax burden.
GST Impact on Brick Industry
The implementation of GST Act, 2017 has had significant impact on the brick industry and reduced tax related compliance as GST is a single tax system which had subsumed old indirect taxes and provided standard tax rate by replacing varied taxes.
Major Changes in GST related to Brick Industry
Initially, in 2017, Brick kiln sector was falling under rates as per Schedule IV-14% which means GST @ 28% was applicable on brick manufacturing. However, GST Council immediately considered the matter about high rates and in November 2017, vide Notification No.41/2017-Central Tax-Rate] Dated: 14th November, 2017 reduced GST Rate from 28 % to 5 % which was a big relief to this industry.
Input tax credit on taxes paid on Goods and Services or both used in the production process was allowed with above GST rate of 5 % on outward supply. However, ITC on coal used to fire bricks kilns was not allowed initially. Later in July 2018, The Central Government on the recommendation of GST Council taken favorable decision for this industry and allowed ITC on coal used in brick kilns.
The GST Council during its 45th Meeting took major decision regarding this industry and Central Government notified those decisions vide following Notifications applicable from 01-Apr-2022.
S.no. |
Notification no. and Date |
Impact of Change |
1. |
01/2022-Central Tax (Rate), Dated 31.03.2022 |
Revised tax structure of GST @ 12% |
2. |
02/2022-Central Tax (Rate), Dated 31.03.2022 |
Revised tax structure of GST @ 6% |
3. |
03/2022-Central Tax (Rate), Dated 31.03.2022 |
Not Entitled to avail composition scheme |
4. |
04/2022-Central Tax (Rate), Dated 31.03.2022 |
Threshold limit reduced |
GST Structure before -01-Apr-2022
S.no. |
Particulars |
Impact of Change |
1. |
Registration Threshold Limits |
Threshold Limit of Rs. 40 Lakh was available for Registration purpose. Means no need to take Registration if Supplier have Aggregate Turnover up to 40 Lakh. ( subject to condition of Sec 24 and 25 of the CGST Act ) |
2. |
Facility of Composition Scheme |
Tax payer had option to adopt Composition Scheme with a bar on turnover up to 1.5 Cr. Where ITC was not available to tax payer as well as Recipient of supply from such tax payer |
3. |
Normal Scheme (Other than Composition ) |
Tax payer had option to go with Normal Scheme where ITC was allowed on tax paid on inputs of Goods and Services used in business of tax payer. ITC was allowed to Recipient for supplies taken from Brick Industry. |
4. |
GST Rates |
Composition Scheme –GST @ 1% without ITC Normal Scheme – GST @ 5 % with ITC |
5. |
ITC |
NO ITC in case of Composition Scheme ITC allowed in case of Normal Scheme |
6. |
GST Returns |
In case of Composition Scheme – Quarterly Return and Annual Return Applicable In case of Normal Scheme – Monthly/ Quarterly/ Annually |
GST Structure After 01-Apr-2022
S.no. |
Particulars |
Impact of Change |
1. |
Registration Threshold Limits |
Threshold Limit Reduced from Rs. 40 Lakh to Rs. 20 Lakh. |
2. |
Facility of Composition Scheme |
Tax payer could not adopt Composition Scheme under Section 10 of the CGST ACT. |
3. |
Normal Scheme |
Only Scheme Available to Tax payer with 02 options of Tax Rate ( 12 % or 6 %) |
4. |
GST Rates |
GST @ 12 % with ITC GST @ 6 % without ITC |
5. |
ITC |
ITC available with higher Rate Structure 12% ITC not allowed with lower Rate Structure 6% Also common ITC to be reversed in view of Sec 17 of the CGST Act. |
6. |
Return |
Monthly ,Quarterly, Annually |
ITC BlockedInput tax credit (ITC) can be blocked or restricted for certain goods and services used in the manufacturing process of the brick industry. The specific rules and regulations regarding ITC blocking fall under Section 17 of the CGST Act. Here are some common examples of when ITC may be blocked or restricted:
FAQsQ: What is the GST rate on bricks? A: At present GST rates on bricks is 12%. However, Tax payer has option to go with rate of 6% without ITC. Q: Can I claim input tax credit (ITC) on GST paid on Goods and services used to manufacture bricks? A: Yes, brick manufacturers can claim input tax credit (ITC) on the GST paid on raw materials such as cement, sand, Coal and other inputs and input services used to manufacture bricks with subject to conditions stipulated in Section 17 of the CGST act. Further, if tax payer opts lower rate of GST @ 6% then ITC would not be allowed on tax paid on inputs and input services. Q: Are there any exemptions or special provisions for the brick industry under GST? A: No, Earlier certain types of bricks such as fly ash bricks and building bricks made of clay or cement had lower rate of tax @5%. At present Tax payer has limited option to opt tax rate @ 6% without ITC. Q: Do brick manufacturers need to register under GST? A: Yes, As per changed threshold limit now brick manufacturers with an annual turnover of Rs. 20 lakhs or more are required to register under GST. However, the threshold limit for registration is Rs. 10 lakhs for manufacturers in Northeastern states and hilly regions. Q: How can brick manufacturers comply with GST regulations? A: Brick manufacturers can comply with GST regulations by registering under GST, filing GST returns on time, and maintaining proper records of GST transactions. They can also seek the help of a tax consultant to simplify the compliance process. Q: Can Tax payer charges 6% GST on one bill and 12% on another bill for the supply bricks as per current GST Structure? A: It should be opted transaction wise and records should also be according to such claims of lower rate scheme as ITC is not allowed if tax payer opts Lower rate @6% while on the other hand Supply @ 12% allows input tax credit. So notification related to supply @ 12% or at lower rate of 6% should be interpreted on the basis of transaction. However opting both rates demands proper compliances as well as records. Q: Is there any composition scheme exist in new GST Structure for Brick Industry? A: no, at present, tax payer have only normal tax rate scheme with rates of 12% with ITC and Lower rate of 6% without ITC. Q: Like in old GST Structure for Brick Industry where Composition scheme was available, is tax payer required to issue any document as per present GST Structure where lower rate of 6% is available ? A: Present GST Structure only provide a facility of lower rate of 6 % where supplier can not avail ITC on inputs and input services. However, recipient is allowed to avail and utilize ITC on GST paid on goods or services supplied by Brick industry even at lower rate of 6%. So, supplier, i.e. brick industry is required to issue Tax invoice whether charging GST@ 12% or at 6%. There is no Bill of supply concept in present GST Structure for supply of taxable items. |
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