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Tax Structure

The current tax rates applicable on Cigarettes are as follows:

Type/ Length of Cigarettes (mm) GST Rate
(on Retail Sale Price)
Excise Duty NCCD
Plains
Upto 65 40% Rs. 2050 per thousand Rs. 230 per thousand
>65 to 70 40% Rs. 3600 per thousand Rs. 290 per thousand
Filters
Upto 65 40% Rs. 2100 per thousand Rs. 510 per thousand
>65 to 70 40% Rs. 4000 per thousand Rs. 510 per thousand
>70 to 75 40% Rs. 5400 per thousand Rs. 630 per thousand
Others (>75 mm) 40% Rs. 8500 per thousand Rs. 850 per thousand

These tax rates are effective from February 1, 2026

  

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