Goods Transport Services Under SAC Code 996792
Rail transport support services cover operational support for goods movement by rail such as scheduling, tracking, documentation and coordination between customers and railways. Service providers help make rail freight more efficient and reliable. Under GST, these rail transport support and coordination services are classified under SAC 996792. This SAC code and its GST rate decide how GST applies on these support charges. This helps large shippers plan rail freight in a more reliable and visible manner.
Goods Transport Services GST Rate for SAC Code 996792
Road and multimodal transport support services under these codes are treated as transport and logistics support services under GST. They cover planning, coordination and operational help rather than basic freight alone.
After the September 2025 rationalisation, most transport support services are generally placed in the 18 percent slab with input tax credit, as they are business to business services and input intensive. Basic goods transport itself may fall in concessional slabs, but separate support and coordination services usually follow the standard 18 percent rate.
The table below shows the latest standard GST rate for SAC code 996792 for typical road and multimodal transport support services.
| Code | Description | Old GST Rate (till 21 Sep 2025) |
New GST Rate (from 22 Sep 2025) |
Notes on change / inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 996792 | Goods transport agency services for other modes of transport | 5% without ITC or 12% with ITC | 5% without ITC or 18% with ITC | Same logic as 996791 but for other modes (rail, water, pipeline, etc). Historically these freight services followed the 5% without ITC or 12% with ITC pattern. With the 12% slab scrapped, the higher credit-eligible option is now 18% with ITC, while the concessional 5% without ITC continues where notified. |
When raising invoices under this SAC code, logistics and support providers should show the service value, the 18 percent GST rate and tax amount clearly. Clients can then book the expense and claim input tax credit correctly where permitted. The same SAC and rate should flow into GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B so that GST data stays consistent for both parties.
Explore Other SAC Codes Under 9967
These SAC codes form part of the supporting services in transport group 9967, which covers aviation support, space mission services, transport planning, logistics support and many other auxiliary transport services. Each six digit SAC in this group represents a specific type of support function for GST classification.
Below are the major related six-digit SAC codes under parent 9967
Service providers should choose the SAC that best matches the main support service they supply, whether it is ATC, airport assistance, transport planning or other logistics support. Correct SAC selection and applying the right 18 percent GST rate with input tax credit, or any notified concessional rate, helps avoid classification disputes and keeps the input tax credit trail clean for all parties.
Conclusion
Rail transport support services under SAC 996792 cover scheduling, tracking and coordination for rail freight. These business to business services usually fall in the 18 percent GST slab with input tax credit. Service providers and large shippers should define scope of work clearly, apply the correct GST rate on support service invoices and maintain proper documentation in GST returns. For integrated rail logistics contracts, it is sensible to study the latest GST guidance and seek expert advice.
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