My query is regarding the refund of service tax paid by an exporter of goods.Whether such a exporter can claim refund of service tax paid on import of raw materials used in export of such goods? For eg If a clearing agent is charging service tax on his bill to a manufacturer who is using those raw materials imported for the production of goods which are finally exported,Can refund of service tax can be claimed on such service tax element? is the situation same in the case of a exporter situated in a 100% E O U
07 June 2010
It is an eligible input service credit and therefore eligible. If opted for drawback rules the same maybe verifed as excise credit not available when drawback claimed.
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