According to retailers, supply has dried up with distributors still trying to get the hang of the system. Sometimes the HSN codes are not proper and it becomes difficult to calculate the tax," Pereira said. If it is a spice then it is 5% GST and if it is a vegetable, then 0%. Panaji: A fortnight after GST was rolled out in the state, several grocery stores, supermarket chains and retailers are finding it difficult to keep their shelves stocked. "Selling old stock at GST prices would have hurt us.
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