GST rate revision: List of all items in the 18% slab

Consumers have been advised to take note of reductions while making purchases

The GST Council had on November 10 lowered the rates for 178 items in the highest tax slab of 28 per cent. Following the Friday meet, a GST rate of 18 per cent was fixed for the following items:  

ITEMS THAT WOULD ATTRACT 18% GST FROM NOV 15

• Wires, cables, insulated conductors, electrical insulators, electrical plugs, switches, sockets, fuses, relays, electrical connectors

• Electrical boards, panels, consoles, cabinets etc for electric control or distribution

• Particle/fibre boards and plywood; articles of wood, wooden frame, paving block

• Furniture, mattress, bedding and similar furnishing

• Trunk, suitcase, vanity cases, briefcases, travelling bags and other handbags, cases

• Detergents,