Railing Services Under SAC Code 995477
Railing services cover fabrication and installation of railings, handrails and guard rails for balconies, staircases, terraces and walkways in residential, commercial and public spaces. Contractors design, weld or assemble and fix these railings so that they are safe and match the look of the building. Under GST, railing installation work is classified under SAC 995477. This SAC code and its GST rate decide how much GST is charged and how the value is reported in GST returns.
Railing Services GST Rate for SAC Code 995477
Railing services, including railing fabrication and installation, are treated as works contract or building completion services under GST. In the earlier phase, different ways of combining steel or aluminium supply with fixing labour sometimes produced different effective tax outcomes for similar railing projects, which created uncertainty for contractors and clients.
After the September 2025 changes, most railing services under SAC 995477 generally come under the 18% slab with input tax credit. This standard rate applies where railings are fabricated and installed as part of a contract or sub contract, unless a specific notification grants concessional treatment for a particular public or social sector scheme.
The table below gives the latest applicable GST rate for SAC code 995477.
| Code | Description | Old GST Rate (till 21 Sep 2025) |
New GST Rate (from 22 Sep 2025) |
Notes on change / inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 995477 | Fencing and railing services | 18% with ITC | 18% with ITC | Another building completion service under 99547. Treated at 18% with ITC as standard construction finishing work. Not altered by 56th Council decisions. |
When raising invoices for services under SAC 995477, contractors should clearly show the taxable value and 18% GST so that eligible customers can claim input tax credit wherever permitted. The same SAC code and rate should also be followed in GSTR 1 for outward supplies and in GSTR 3B while reporting the tax liability on railing services.
Explore Other SAC Codes Under 9954
This SAC code is part of the broader construction services group 9954, which covers construction of residential and commercial buildings, industrial plants, roads, bridges, dams, pipelines and other civil engineering works, along with site preparation, installation and building completion services. Each six digit SAC within this group helps match contracts to the main type of structure or facility being created, finished or maintained.
These are the main related six-digit SAC codes under 9954
In day to day use, businesses should pick the SAC code that best reflects the main nature of the contract. If the work is more focused on new building construction, general infrastructure or specialised maintenance, another SAC within 9954 may be more suitable. Correct SAC selection and GST rate application help reduce future disputes, support a clean input tax credit trail and make GST records easier to justify during audits or departmental checks.
Conclusion
Railing services under SAC 995477 cover fabrication and installation of railings and guard rails for balconies, staircases, terraces and walkways. These services are now generally taxed at 18% with input tax credit after the September 2025 changes. Contractors and property owners should ensure that such contracts are properly classified under this SAC code, apply the correct GST rate on each invoice and keep the same classification in GST returns. For heavy duty or safety critical railing projects, it is sensible to check the latest GST rules and seek expert advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SAC code 995477 cover in GST?
SAC 995477 covers railing, fencing and boundary installation services. It includes fixing metal, concrete, wooden or other boundary walls, handrails, guardrails, gates and similar structures around or within properties as part of building completion and finishing or site development work.
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Does SAC 995477 include railing, fencing and boundary installation services?
Yes. Installing balcony railings, stair handrails, compound walls, grills, site fencing and safety barriers is included under SAC 995477 when supplied as a service. The code focuses on installation and construction work; separate supply of ready-made railings as goods may fall under a different HSN.
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What GST rate applies to railing services under SAC 995477?
Railing and fencing services under SAC 995477 generally attract 18% GST with ITC. This follows the standard treatment for special trade construction services and finishing work. Any concessional treatment would arise from specific notifications for particular projects or recipients, not from a different rate attached to this SAC alone.
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Is SAC 995477 used for both residential and commercial railing work?
Yes. The same SAC code applies for railing and boundary installation in homes, apartments, offices, malls or industrial premises. The nature of the service is the same. What changes with the customer type is often the ITC eligibility and how the outward supply from the recipient is taxed.
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Is ITC available on GST paid for services under SAC 995477?
ITC is generally allowed when railing and fencing services are used for taxable outward supplies, such as rented commercial property with GST or further works contract services. ITC is normally blocked for construction of own capital assets used for business, unless specific exceptions in GST law apply.