Single packages of unbranded pre-packed and labelled food items like cereals, pulses and flour weighing in excess of 25 kg are exempt from 5 per cent GST levy.
Starting today, a 5 per cent GST (goods and services tax) rate will be levied on packed and labelled food items such as cereals, pulses and flour weighing up to 25 kg, a detailed frequently asked questions (FAQs) compilation by the Union Finance Ministry stated. Unbranded food items ranging from cereals, pulses to curd, 'lassi' and puffed rice will now be taxed under the tax regime. Prior to this, only branded items used to attract the levy.