Gazette Reference: Maharashtra Excise — Excise Levies and MRP Rates, Financial Year 2020-2021 Type: Excise Duty Structure & MRP Rate Schedule — FY 2020-2021 Authority: Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949) — Excise Duty provisions Summary: This notification sets out the complete excise duty structure and MRP formulae applicable for FY 2020-2021 for all categories of liquor sold in Maharashtra, covering civilians, CSD (Defence), and overseas imports. It also prescribes transport, export, import fees, and brand/label registration charges.
| Sr | Item | Excise Duty | MRP Formula |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMFL | 300% of manufacturing cost OR ₹350/proof litre, whichever is higher | MC ≤ ₹210/BL: MC × 5 + ST; MC > ₹210/BL: {(MC × 5) + (MC − 210 × 4)} + ST |
| 2A | Mild Beer (< 5% v/v alcohol) | 175% of MC OR ₹42/bulk litre, whichever is higher | MC × 3.75 + ST |
| 2B | Fermented Beer (> 5% v/v alcohol) | 235% of MC OR ₹80/bulk litre, whichever is higher | MC × 4.60 + ST |
| 3a | Wine (general) | 100% of MC | MC ≤ ₹40/BL: MC × 4 + ST; MC > ₹40/BL: {(MC × 4) + (MC − 40 × 1)} + ST |
| 3b | Wine from grapes grown within State, without addition of alcohol | 100% of MC — duty exempted till 30.12.2021 | MC ≤ ₹40/BL: MC × 3 + ST; MC > ₹40/BL: {(MC × 3) + (MC − 40 × 1)} + ST |
| 3b1 | Wine from other fruits (excl. grapes & apples), without addition of alcohol | Amount exceeding ₹1/BL exempted till 30th September 2024 | MC ≤ ₹40/BL: MC × 4 + ST; MC > ₹40/BL: {(MC × 4) + (MC − 40 × 1)} + ST |
| 3c | Wine from grapes grown within State, with addition of alcohol | 125% of MC | Same as 3a |
| 3d | Wine from grapes imported from across customs frontier / other State, or blended with State wine, with or without addition of alcohol | 150% of MC | Same as 3a |
| 3e | Wine manufactured as foreign brand from bulk wine / concentrate / grape juice imported from across customs frontier / other State, or blended with State wine, with or without addition of alcohol | 200% of MC | Same as 3a |
| 4a | Mild Liquor-A: Any Foreign Liquor (other than Mild Beer) with alcohol < 5% v/v | 175% of MC OR ₹42/bulk litre, whichever is higher | MC × 3.75 + ST |
| 4b | Mild Liquor-B: Any Foreign Liquor (other than Fermented Beer) with alcohol > 5% v/v | 200% of MC OR ₹200/bulk litre, whichever is higher | MC × 4.25 + ST |
| 5a | Country Liquor — manufactured from other than cashew-based spirit | 213% of MC OR ₹135/proof litre, whichever is higher | MC × 4.5 + ST |
| 5b | Country Liquor — manufactured from Cashew & Mhowra flower spirit (w.e.f. 20.07.2005) | ₹10/proof litre | — |
Note: CSD bottles must prominently display "FOR CANTEEN STORES DEPARTMENT" in capital letters.
Sr Item Excise Duty MRP Formula 1 IMFL (excluding Rum) 180% of MC OR ₹180/proof litre, whichever is higher MC ≤ ₹120: MC × 3.8 + ST; MC > ₹120: {(MC × 3.8) + (MC − 120 × 5)} + ST 2 Rum (CSD) 60% of MC OR ₹135/proof litre, whichever is higher MC ≤ ₹120: MC × 2.6 + ST; MC > ₹120: {(MC × 2.6) + (MC − 120 × 5)} + ST 3 Wine (from grapes produced in State) 100% remitted up to year 2021 MC ≤ ₹40: MC × 3.6 + ST; MC > ₹40: {(MC × 3.6) + (MC − 40) × 3.6} + ST 4 Beer — Mild / Fermented (CSD) 100% of MC MC × 3.15 + ST
(c) SPECIAL FEES — OVERSEAS IMPORT OF IMPORTED FOREIGN LIQUOR
Sr Item Special Fee Rate MRP Formula 1 Spirits (civilian) 300% of MC OR ₹450/bulk litre, whichever is higher MC ≤ ₹210: MC × 5 + Customs Duty + ST; MC > ₹210: {(MC × 5) + (MC − 210 × 8)} + Customs Duty + ST 2 Spirits (CSD imports) 180% of MC OR ₹230/bulk litre, whichever is higher Same formula as civilian spirits above 3 Wines — MRP up to ₹900/BL ₹400/bulk litre MC × 2 + Special Fee + Customs Duty + ST 4 Wines — MRP ₹901 to ₹6,000/BL ₹300/bulk litre MC × 2 + Special Fee + Customs Duty + ST 5 Wines — MC exceeds ₹6,000 5% of MRP MC × 2 + Special Fee + Customs Duty + ST 6 Mild Beer (imported) 150% of MC OR ₹33/BL, whichever is higher MC × 3.5 + Customs Duty + ST 7 Fermented Beer (imported) 175% of MC OR ₹42/BL, whichever is higher MC × 4 + Customs Duty + ST 8 Mild Liquor-A (imported) 150% of MC OR ₹33/BL, whichever is higher MC × 3.5 + Customs Duty + ST 9 Mild Liquor-B (imported) 175% of MC OR ₹42/BL, whichever is higher MC × 3.75 + Customs Duty + ST