Calculate GST for Safety Matches
Calculate GST on wooden matches, safety matches, wax matchboxes, and ignitable fire sticks.
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GST Rate Explanation
Safety matches (HSN 3605) attract a unified rate of 12% to simplify tax administration and eliminate distinctions between small-scale handmade producers and mechanized factories.
Visual Tax Split & Collection Rules
Within State (CGST + SGST)
When supply is within the same state (intrastate), the CGST and SGST are collected. The total tax is split 50/50 between Central and State governments.
Across States (IGST)
When supply spans across states (interstate), a single Integrated GST of 12% is collected in full by the Central government before allocation.
GST Rate Structure Slabs
| Tax Slab | CGST (Central) | SGST (State) | IGST (Integrated) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | Exempted / Nil rated goods |
| 5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.0% | Essential items & services |
| 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 12.0% | Standard reduced rate items |
| 18% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 18.0% | Standard general rate items |
| 28% | 14.0% | 14.0% | 28.0% | Luxury / Sin goods & services |
GST Calculation Examples
Single box of wooden safety matches
Add GST (Exclusive)
Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)
Base Amount: ₹5.00
GST (12%): ₹0.60
Total: ₹5.60
Remove GST (Inclusive)
Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))
Total Amount: ₹5.00
Base Amount: ₹4.46
GST Included: ₹0.54
Bulk carton supply of matches for hospitality supply
Add GST (Exclusive)
Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)
Base Amount: ₹2,500.00
GST (12%): ₹300.00
Total: ₹2,800.00
Remove GST (Inclusive)
Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))
Total Amount: ₹2,500.00
Base Amount: ₹2,232.14
GST Included: ₹267.86
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Tax Disclaimer Notice
Both handmade and mechanized matches are subject to the same tax rate of 12%.