SAC Code 996512 -- – Railway transport services of Goods including letters, parcels, live animals, ho (GST Rate 5%)

SAC Code 996512

Railway transport services of Goods including letters, parcels, live animals, household & office furniture, intermodal containers, bulk cargo etc

SAC996512

Railway transport services of Goods including letters, parcels, live animals, household & office furniture, intermodal containers, bulk cargo etc

5%
IGST
CGST2.5%
SGST/UTGST2.5%
CessNil
Chapter: Chapter 99 -- Services
Heading: 9965
Subheading: 996512
Source: Notification No. 11/2017 - Central Tax (Rate) (services; 9/2025 reform did not change SAC slabs)
Effective from: 2017-07-01
Last verified: 2026-06-06

When does this rate apply?

Use this SAC Code on tax invoices when supplying Railway transport services of Goods including letters, parcels, live animals, ho. GST is charged at 5% (IGST for inter-state, or CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state). If the supply is exported under LUT, the rate is zero with no IGST charged.

This page is reviewed by CA Tirumalesh. For high-value or unusual transactions, confirm with the latest CBIC notification or consult a chartered accountant before invoicing.

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Related codes from Services

996511
Road transport services of Goods including letters, parcels, live anim
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996513
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5%
996519
Other land transport services of goods n.e.c.
5%
996521
Coastal and transoceanic (overseas) water transport services of goods
5%
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Inland water transport services of goods by refrigerator vessels, tank
5%

Frequently asked questions

What is SAC Code 996512?
SAC Code 996512 is the official Service Accounting code for Railway transport services of Goods including letters, parcels, live animals, household & office furniture, intermodal c, as per the CBIC GST rate schedule.
What is the GST rate for SAC Code 996512?
SAC Code 996512 attracts GST at 5% (IGST). For intra-state supplies, this is split as CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5%. As per Notification No. 11/2017 - Central Tax (Rate) (services; 9/2025 reform did not change SAC slabs).
Which chapter does SAC Code 996512 belong to?
SAC Code 996512 falls under Chapter 99 -- Services of the GST tariff.
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