SAC code 996523

Service code in chapter 99 — All Services

SAC code

996523

International water transport services of goods by refrigerated vessels, tankers, bulk cargo vessels, container ships and the like

Classification

Code type	SAC — Services Accounting Code
Level	Service code (6 digits)
Chapter 99	All Services
Heading 9965	Goods Transport Services
Service code 996523	International water transport services of goods by refrigerated vessels, tankers, bulk cargo vessels, container ships and the like

Other codes under 9965

SAC code	Description
`996511`	Road transport services of Goods including letters, parcels, live animals, household and office furniture, containers and the like by refrigerator vehicles…
`996512`	Railway transport services of Goods including letters, parcels, live animals, household and office furniture, intermodal containers, bulk cargo and the like
`996513`	Transport services of petroleum and natural gas, water, sewerage and other goods via pipeline
`996514`	Transport services via pipeline of other chemicals, coal slurry and of other goods
`996515`	Moving services of household goods, office equipment and furniture
`996516`	Road transport services of goods including letters, parcels, live animals, containers and the like in referigerated vehicles, trucks, trailers or any other…
`996517`	Railway transport services of goods including letters, parcels, live animals, household and office furniture, intermodal containers, bulk cargo and the like…
`996518`	Transport of goods by ropeways
`996519`	Other land transport services of goods nowhere else classified
`996521`	Coastal and transoceanic (overseas) water transport services of goods by refrigerator vessels, tankers, bulk cargo vessels, container ships and the like
`996522`	Inland water transport services of goods by refrigerator vessels, tankers and other vessels
`996531`	Air transport services of letters and parcels and other goods
`996532`	Space transport services of freight
`996540`	Multimodal Transport of goods from a place in India to another place in India
`996541`	Multimodal Transport of goods from a place in India to another place in India

Using SAC 996523 in GST

On GST invoices, a business with annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least the first 4 digits (9965) on B2B invoices, and a business above ₹5 crore must show 6 digits (996523) on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.

The GST rate depends on the exact goods or service and any conditions in the rate notification, so it is not listed here. Check the official CBIC GST rate finder, then work out the tax with the GST calculator or make a bill with the GST invoice generator.

Frequently asked questions

What is SAC code 996523?

SAC code 996523 is the service code for: International water transport services of goods by refrigerated vessels, tankers, bulk cargo vessels, container ships and the like.

What is the GST rate for SAC 996523?

GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for SAC 996523 before invoicing.

How many digits of SAC 996523 should I write on my invoice?

Up to ₹5 crore turnover: at least 4 digits (9965) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: 6 digits (996523) on all invoices.