Everything on the rise! A full list of tech that will be affected by GST

The Goods and Service Tax (GST) is just around the corner as the month of March draws to a close, and it’s a given that a lot of the electronics we know and love are going to get a price hike come April 1st.

So far, there haven’t been any corporations that have confirmed anything about the price hike and most are keeping mum about the specifics involving the 6% GST tax, especially since the tax will be included in production costs as well.

Hit the break for a list of items taxable.

The items that will be affected by GST are as follows:

General electronics:

• All smartphones and handsets
• Tablets
• Smartwatches
• Wearable tech like smartbands
• Samsung Gear VR
• Laptops and Notebooks
• Stylus pens
• Smartphone cases
• Tablet cases
• Computer mouse
• Headphones
• Earphones
• Chargers
• Screen protectors
• Monitors
• RAM
• External Storage
• Internal Storage
• CPU
• GPU
• Keyboards
• Motherboards
• Bluray players
• Media players
• DVD players
• CDs
• TVs (all sizes)
• All battery types (smartphone, laptop, tablet)
• GPS
• Printers
• Laptop bags
• Bluetooth headsets
• Radio
• Mp3 player
• Prepaid topups
• Postpaid bill
• All online payment transaction types

Others:

• Adaptors
• CD holders
• CD containers
• Clocks
• Electronic lighters
• Cable adaptors
• All remote controls
• Batteries
• Battery clips
• Battery holders
• Electronic security door
• Electric stove
• All electrical cables
• Torchlights
• Flourescent lights
• International adaptors
• Bicycle bells
• Lightbulbs
• Calculators
• Compass
• Table Lamp
• Printer cartridge
• Remote control helicopter
• Game console
• Car charger

GST exempted

• Roaming (data and voice)
• Telephone calls

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