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Tax Structure and Duty Structure

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01 Apr 2026
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What This Document Says

Analysis of Maharashtra Excise Duty & Tax Structure Document

Gazette Reference: Undated informational document (no gazette number visible) Type: Tax/Duty Structure Overview — Not a formal amendment notification Authority: Maharashtra Prohibition Act / Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949


⚠️ Note: This document does not appear to be a formal eGazette amendment notification. It is a reference/informational document summarizing existing excise duty rates, fees, and procedures. No specific amendment, rule substitution, or new notification is being made. The content reflects rates as they stood at a particular point in time (references suggest circa 2011–2021 era). A formal gazette notification would contain a notification number, date, and operative amendment language.


SUMMARY OF CONTENT


(1) Excise Duty Structure

A) Civilians (Non-Defence)

Sr Item Excise Duty Rate
1 IMFL 300% of M.C. or ₹300/- per proof litre, whichever is higher
2A Mild Beer (<5% alcohol v/v) 175% of M.C. or ₹42/- per bulk litre, whichever is higher
2B Fermented Beer (>5% alcohol) 235% of M.C. or ₹80/- per bulk litre, whichever is higher
3a Wine (general) 100% of M.C. (duty exempted till 30.12.2021)
3b Wine from grapes grown within Maharashtra (no added alcohol) 100% of M.C.
3c Wine from Maharashtra grapes with added alcohol 125% of M.C.
3d Wine from imported/other-state grapes or blended 150% of M.C.
3e Wine as foreign brand from imported bulk wine/concentrate 200% of M.C.
4 Mild Liquors (<5% alcohol, notified 17.09.2002) 150% of M.C. or ₹33/- per bulk litre, whichever is higher
5a Country Liquor (non-cashew spirit) 213% of M.C. or ₹135/- per proof litre, whichever is higher
5b Country Liquor (cashew/Mhowra flower spirit, w.e.f. 20.07.2005) ₹10/- per proof litre

Wine Exemption: 100% excise duty exemption on wines manufactured from Maharashtra-grown grapes for 20 years (2001–31.12.2021).


B) Canteen Stores Department (Defence) — w.e.f. 01.04.2011

Item Excise Duty
IMFL (excl. Rum) 180% of M.C. or ₹180/- per proof litre, whichever is higher
Rum 60% of M.C. or ₹135/- per proof litre, whichever is higher
Wine (Maharashtra grapes) 100% remitted up to 2021
Beer (Mild/Fermented) 100% of M.C.

(CSD bottles are distinguished by "For Canteen Stores Department" label.)


C) Special Fees — Overseas Import of Foreign Liquor

Item Special Fee
Spirits 300% of M.C. or ₹450/- per bulk litre, whichever is higher
Wines (1) ₹400/- per bulk litre (MRP ≤ ₹900/-); (2) ₹300/- per bulk litre (MRP ₹901–₹6,000/-); (3) 3.5% of MRP (MRP > ₹6,000/-)
Mild Beer 150% of M.C. or ₹33/- per bulk litre, whichever is higher
Fermented Beer 175% of M.C. or ₹42/- per bulk litre, whichever is higher

(2) Other Fees

Transport Fee

Item Rate
Molasses ₹1/- per metric ton
Alcohol for Potable Liquor ₹2/- per bulk litre
Alcohol for Industrial Products ₹0.30/- per bulk litre
IMFL ₹2/- per bulk litre
Country Liquor ₹1.25/- per bulk litre
Beer ₹0.25/- per bulk litre
Wine ₹0.25/- per bulk litre

Export Fee (Out of State)

Item Rate
Molasses ₹50/- per metric ton
Alcohol for Potable Liquor ₹2/- per bulk litre
Alcohol for Industries ₹1.50/- per bulk litre
IMFL (MRP ≤ ₹500/-) ₹1/- per bulk litre
IMFL (MRP > ₹500/-) ₹6/- per bulk litre
Country Liquor Not applicable
Beer ₹1/- per bulk litre
Wine ₹0.50/- per bulk litre

Import Fee

Item Rate
Molasses Not applicable
Alcohol for Potable Liquor (RS/EN) ₹2/- per bulk litre
Alcohol for Industries ₹1.50/- per bulk litre
IMFL ₹7/- per bulk litre
Beer ₹4/- per bulk litre
Wine ₹7/- per bulk litre

(Countervailing duty equal to excise duty is additionally recoverable on imports from other States.)


(3) Imported Foreign Liquor Procedures & Label Fees

  • FL-1 Endorsement Fee: ₹2,50,000/- per annum (for removing foreign liquor from custom bond)
  • Form-K Brand Registration: ₹12,00,000/- (for out-of-state manufacturers wishing to sell in Maharashtra)

Label Approval Fees (Imported Foreign Liquor)

Type Labels Fee
Spirits Up to 10 labels ₹10,000/- per label per annum
Spirits Beyond 10 labels ₹5,000/- per label per annum
Wines & Beer Up to 10 labels ₹5,000/- per label per annum
Wines & Beer Beyond 10 labels ₹2,500/- per label per annum

IMFL Brand Registration Fees (Domestic)

Sr Ex-Manufactory Price Fee
1 Up to ₹30/- per litre ₹5,000/-
2 Above ₹30/- and below ₹70/- per litre ₹7,500/-
3 ₹70/- and above per litre ₹10,000/-
4 Beer and Wine (all prices) ₹5,000/-

Unable to determine formal amendment details — this document lacks a gazette notification number, operative amendment language, or specific rule substitutions. It should be treated as a reference summary of existing duty/fee structure rather than a standalone amendment notification. For formal legal purposes, the original gazette notifications establishing these rates should be referenced.

मराठीत सारांश

# थोडक्यात:
हा एक संदर्भ दस्तावेज आहे जो महाराष्ट्र दारूबंदी कायद्यातील उत्पादन शुल्क (excise duty), transport fee, import fee आणि licence fees दर्शवतो — formal amendment नाही.

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## विस्तृत समजावणी:

### १) मुख्य उत्पादन शुल्क दर (Excise Duty):

**IMFL (फॉरेन लिकर):** MCP (Manufacturing Cost Price) च्या 300% किंवा ₹300 प्रति proof litre — जे जास्त हो

**बिअर:**
- Mild Beer (5% alcohol) = MCP च्या 235% किंवा ₹80 प्रति bulk litre
- सामान्य बिअर = MCP च्या 150-175%

**वाईन:**
- महाराष्ट्र अंगूर (अल्कोहोल न मिळवलेले) = MCP च्या 100%
- आयात केलेली वाईन = MCP च्या 150-200%

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### २) Transport, Import आणि Export Fees:

**Transport Fee:** मोलॅसिस ₹1/टन, अल्कोहोल ₹2/bulk litre, बिअर ₹0.25/litre

**Import Fee:** IMFL ₹7/litre, बिअर ₹4/litre, वाईन ₹7/litre

**Export Fee (State बाहेर):** IMFL (MRP ≤₹500) ₹1/litre, (MRP >₹500) ₹6/litre

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### ३) Licence आणि Label Fees:

**FL-1 Endorsement:** ₹2,50,000/वर्ष (कस्टम बॉंड मुक्त करण्यासाठी)

**Brand Registration:** ₹12,00,000 (बाहेरील निर्माता)

**Label Approval (IMFL):** ₹10,000/label (प्रथम 10), ₹5,000 (त्यानंतर)

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⚠️ **महत्वाचे:** हा कागदपत्र अधिकृत gazette amendment नाही — फक्त मौजूदा दरांचा reference आहे.

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