99642 Long-distance transport services of passengers
Group 99642 of the SAC classification covers long-distance transport services of passengers. It sits under heading 9964 and holds 8 six-digit service codes. The GST rate is set at the heading, so services here are taxed under the entries written against 9964, normally at 5% / 18%.
- Service codes8
- Rate set atHeading 9964
- GST rate5% / 18%
Group 99642 is a 5-digit service group inside its heading, inside heading 9964 (Passenger transport services).
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GST rate for SAC 99642
The schedule sets rates at the heading, so these are the entries under heading 9964 that can reach a service in this group.
- Nil
- 1.5%
- 5% applies here
- 7.5%
- 12%
- 18% applies here
- 40%
| Entry | What it covers | GST rate | CGST + SGST | Input tax credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Written for this code | Transport of passengers by rail in first class or in an air-conditioned coach. Credit of input tax charged on goods used in supplying the service is not available. | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Restricted credit |
| (ii) Written for this code | Transport of passengers by an air-conditioned contract carriage, an air-conditioned stage carriage or a radio taxi. | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | No input tax credit |
| (iii) Written for this code | Transport of passengers by air in economy class. Credit of input tax charged on goods used in supplying the service is not available. | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Restricted credit |
| (iv) Written for this code | Transport of passengers by air, embarking from or terminating at a Regional Connectivity Scheme airport, against viability gap funding. The concession runs for one year from the date of commencement of operations of the airport as notified by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Restricted credit |
| (v) Written for this code | Transport of passengers by air in a non-scheduled or charter operation for a religious pilgrimage facilitated by the Government of India under a bilateral arrangement. | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Restricted credit |
| (vi) Written for this code | Transport of passengers by helicopter on a seat-share basis. Charter of the whole helicopter is taxed at the standard rate. | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Restricted credit |
| (vii) Written for this code | Transport of passengers by air in a class other than economy. | 18% | 9% + 9% | Credit available |
| (viii) Written for this code | Transport of passengers by any motor vehicle where the cost of fuel is included in the consideration charged. At 5% only credit of input services in the same line of business may be taken. The supplier may instead charge 18% with full credit. | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Restricted credit |
| (x) Residual | Passenger transport services other than the above. | 18% | 9% + 9% | Credit available |
More than one entry can apply here. The one that governs is the entry whose description actually matches the supply; where none does, the residual entry sets the rate.
Rates shown here are as published in GST rates on services, Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 15/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and are reproduced for reference. The GST Council revises rates through notifications, including the rate rationalisation effective 22.09.2025 that withdrew the 12% and 28% slabs for most services and introduced a 40% rate for a short list of them. Always verify the current rate and the conditions attached to it on the CBIC GST rates page or the CBIC tax information portal before invoicing or filing. Rates exclude any applicable cess. IncorpX provides assistance for GST registration and return filing if you need help.
Some supplies under this heading carry no GST at all. An exemption removes the charge rather than setting a rate, so it overrides the schedule where it applies.
- Transport of passengers by a non-air-conditioned stage carriage, by railways in a class other than first class or an air-conditioned coach, by metro, monorail or tramway, and by inland waterways. Notification 12/2017-CT(R), entry 15 and 17
- Transport of passengers by a non-air-conditioned contract carriage, other than for tourism, conducted tours, charter or hire. Notification 12/2017-CT(R), entry 15
- Transport of passengers by air embarking from or terminating in an airport in a north-eastern state or at Bagdogra in West Bengal, in economy class. Notification 12/2017-CT(R), entry 16
Source: Exempt services, Notification 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 16/2025-Central Tax (Rate). Exemptions carry conditions and definitions of their own, so read the notification entry before relying on one.
- Classification: Scheme of Classification of Services, Annexure to Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (cbic-gst.gov.in).
- Rates: GST rates on services, Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 15/2025-Central Tax (Rate) (CBIC rate finder).
- Exemptions: Exempt services, Notification 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended up to Notification 16/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
- Reverse charge: Services taxable under reverse charge, Notification 13/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended.
- Current position: GST Council notifications published on the CBIC tax information portal.
This directory reproduces government classifications and rate entries for reference. The official gazette and CBIC notifications remain the authoritative sources. IncorpX provides assistance for registrations and filings that use these codes and does not issue the classification or the rates itself.
SAC 99642 questions
What does SAC group 99642 cover?
Group 99642 of the SAC classification covers long-distance transport services of passengers. It sits under heading 9964 and holds 8 six-digit service codes. The GST rate is set at the heading, so services here are taxed under the entries written against 9964, normally at 5% / 18%.
What is the GST rate for SAC 99642?
The rate schedule is written against heading 9964, not against the 5-digit group, so the rate for a service here comes from that heading's entries. Entries that can reach this group run from 5% to 18%, so read the descriptions to see which one matches your supply. Verify the current rate on the CBIC portal before invoicing.
Which SAC code should I quote from this group?
Pick the 6-digit code whose official description covers what you actually supply, not the closest sounding name. Every code in this group is listed below with its own page, where the official annexure text and the rate entries are set out in full.
Can I quote the 5-digit group code on an invoice?
No. Invoices and the GSTR-1 summary take either the 4-digit heading (9964) or the full 6-digit code, depending on your aggregate turnover. The 5-digit group is a level of the classification, not a reporting format.
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