Is TDS necessary? Pls clarify.

Raman (CA) (62 Points)

19 July 2008  

Hi all,

My client is an exporter sending goods to foreign countries through ship as well as air through clearing & forwarding agents.  For shipping charges, it is clearly mentioned that tds is not applicable as sec.172 covers it.  What about air freight charges?  Whether TDS is required to be deducted if the airline company is a foreign company?  Pls clarify.  Thanks in advance.