9967 Supporting services in transport
Heading 9967 of the SAC classification covers supporting services in transport. Services under it are taxed at 18%.
- Residual rate18%
- Service codes26
- Schedule entries1
The services around a movement rather than the movement itself: cargo handling, customs clearance, storage and warehousing, port, airport, highway and parking operations, and the agency services that arrange freight.
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The rate schedule is written against the heading, so these entries govern every service code under 9967. The entry that applies is the one whose description actually matches the supply.
- Nil
- 1.5%
- 5%
- 7.5%
- 12%
- 18% applies here
- 40%
Within a state: 9% CGST + 9% SGST or UTGST
Between states: 18% IGST
| Entry | What it covers | GST rate | CGST + SGST | Input tax credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heading Residual | Supporting services in transport, including cargo handling, customs clearing, storage and warehousing, and the operation of ports, airports, highways and parking facilities. This heading does not cover the services of a Goods Transport Agency, whose rate is fixed under heading 9965 even though GTA services carry the codes 996791 and 996792. | 18% | 9% + 9% | Credit available |
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.
Exempt supplies under 9967
Where an exemption applies it beats the rate schedule, so check these before reading a rate off the table above.
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.
- Loading, unloading, packing, storage or warehousing of rice, and of agricultural produce. Notification 12/2017-CT(R), entries 24 and 54
- Warehousing of minor forest produce, and of specified agricultural commodities. Notification 12/2017-CT(R), entry 24B
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.
26 service codes under 9967
Grouped the way the classification groups them. Open the group that matches your kind of service, then pick the code whose official description covers what you supply.
9967 1Cargo handling services4
9967 2Storage and warehousing services3
9967 3Supporting services for railway transport2
9967 4Supporting services for road transport5
9967 5Supporting services for water transport (coastal, transoceanic and inland waterways)4
9967 6Supporting services for air or space transport4
9967 9Other supporting transport services4
Where SAC 9967 is used
The same code, at different digit lengths, runs through your invoices, returns and registration.
Rule 46 requires the SAC code on the invoice for every service line, next to its description and value.
Get assistanceThe HSN/SAC summary table of GSTR-1 reports each code with its taxable value and tax: 4 digits up to Rs. 5 crore aggregate turnover, 6 digits above it.
Get assistanceThe services you supply are described with SAC codes when the registration application is prepared for the GST portal.
Get assistanceThe e-invoice schema validates the SAC field before the IRP returns an IRN, so a wrong code fails at generation rather than at assessment.
Get assistance- 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.
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SAC 9967 questions
What does SAC heading 9967 cover?
Heading 9967 of the SAC classification covers supporting services in transport. Services under it are taxed at 18%.
What is the GST rate for heading 9967?
Services under heading 9967 are taxed at 18%. GST rates change through Council notifications, so verify the current rate on the CBIC portal before invoicing or filing.
Are any services under heading 9967 exempt from GST?
Yes. 2 exempt entries touch this heading, including loading, unloading, packing, storage or warehousing of rice, and of agricultural produce. An exemption removes the charge rather than setting a rate, so where it applies it overrides the rate schedule.
Does reverse charge apply to services under heading 9967?
No reverse charge entry is notified against this heading, so the supplier charges GST on the invoice in the normal way. Import of services is a separate rule that can apply to any heading.
How many digits of SAC 9967 do I report?
Report all 4 digits of 9967 on invoices and in the GSTR-1 summary if your aggregate turnover is up to Rs. 5 crore, and the full 6-digit code above that. Pick the 6-digit code from the list on this page.
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