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Question: Rate of GST on cartridges for ink & laser printers / multi-functional devices.

Question: Rate of GST on cartridges for ink & laser printers / multi-functional devices. Explaining terms used: 84.43 - 84.43 is product category code under HS classification used worldwide. Here 84 is chapter heading and 43 is sub-heading of 84, and in 84.43 different printing machines like offset, letterpress, flex, gravure, flat bed, computer printers etc. and their parts are listed with a unique 8 digit product codes (with first 4 digits as 84.43). Printers (Computer Printers) – In 84.43 our concerning printers (IT industry) are Line, Dot Matrix, Laserjet, MFD, Inkjet, Facsimile, Photocopier. Parts and accessories thereof – include spare parts, components & accessories of above mentioned printers, cartridges and cartridge components. MFD – Multi Functional Device (ink or laser printers with photocopier, scanner or fax). Questioned IT products fall under HSN Heading 84.43 and in GST Gazette vide Notification Number 1/2017 – Integrated Tax (Rate) dat