GST Old Tax Rate Revised.

The GST council of India on November 10 revised the tax rates on around 178 items, ranging from chewing gum to beauty products. The GST rates on these items were shifted from the top tax bracket of 28 per cent to 18 per cent or lesser. The most important decision was to change the tax rate on AC and non-AC restaurants to 5 per cent from the earlier 18 per cent rate. All the new rates will be effective Now in 2018.

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Item	Old GST rate	New GST rate
Chewing gumChocolates	28%	18%
After shave	28%	18%
Deodorant	28%	18%
Shampoo	28%	18%
Washing powder	28%	18%
Detergent	28%	18%
Sweets such as Khaja, Anarsa	18%	5%
Pasta, Handbags made of cotton and jute	18%	12%
Plywood, wash basin, construction-related  items, stove, fire extinguisher, mattress	28%	18%