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SB005 means the invoice number or details in GSTR-1 Table 6A do not match the shipping bill. It is the most common reason refunds get stuck.
GST
SB005 error: invoice number mismatch
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Provisions
Customs IGST refund validation error codes; Rule 96(2), CGST Rules 2017
Analysis
If the invoice in GSTR-1 is INV/123 but the shipping bill says INV-123, the system fails the match. You can amend the invoice in GSTR-1 Table 9A to match the shipping bill. Customs also has an officer interface to correct SB005 cases on proof, check the latest customs circular.
Close
- Compare invoice number, date and value in Table 6A and the shipping bill.
- Amend the GSTR-1 entry in Table 9A to match the shipping bill.
- If the shipping bill is wrong, approach the customs refund cell with documents.
- Track status again after the amendment.
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