Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Health Security se National Security (HSNS) Cess Act, 2026 and HSNS Cess Rules, 2026

India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Q1. Who is required to get registered under the HSNS Cess Rules?

Ans. Every taxable person as per section 3 of the Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act') must register. An application for registration shall be made in FORM HSNS REG-01 through the ACES portal. Where machines are installed in more than one factory, separate registration shall be required for each factory.

Q2. I am an existing manufacturer of Pan Masala. By what date must I apply for registration under the new HSNS Cess Rules?

Ans. You must apply for registration immediately upon the commencement of the Act and the HSNS Cess Rules, i.e., on 1st February, 2026....