Anbumani Ramadoss urges Centre to reduce GST on palm sugar to 5%
The Hindu
Anbumani Ramadoss calls on the Centre to maintain 5% GST on palm sugar, opposing a proposed 18% tax increase.
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Union government to continue levying 5% GST on palm sugar and opposed a move to impose 18% tax on the product by reclassifying it under a different HSN code.
In a statement issued on Thursday (March 12, 2026), he said palm sugar was earlier classified under HSN code 17029010 and taxed at 5%. However, GST authorities had now reportedly reclassified it under HSN code 17029090, which attracts 18% GST.
Dr. Anbumani said palm sugar is a natural product derived from palm sap and should not be treated on a par with refined sugar. He said the higher tax would affect small-scale producers and traders dependent on the palm industry and urged the Union government to restore the 5% GST classification.
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