GST rates for mobile phones, matchsticks, MRO services notified

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified new goods and services tax (GST) rates for  mobile phones , matchsticks and maintenance and repair operation services for aircraft.  Mobile phones will be charged 18% GST from April 1, compared to 12% earlier, while all kinds of matchsticks will be charged a 12% GST versus a range of 5% to 18%.  Maintenance and repair o…