Ice cream sold by parlours get expensive as it comes under 18% GST slab

Ice creams sold by a parlour or such outlets will attract 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST).  

New Delhi: Ice creams sold by a parlour or such outlets will attract 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST), the CBIC said on Wednesday.

In two sets of circulars, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clarified on issues raised by trade and industry on rates changes related to 21 goods and services, the decision of which was taken at the 45th GST Council meeting on September 17.

With regard to ice cream parlours, the CBIC said such places sell already manufactured ice cream and do not have the character of a restaurant.