SAC code for courier services.
Courier services is classified under SAC code 996812 (Courier services). The GST rate is 18%, effective 2025-09-22, per 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended by 15/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
GST rate for courier services
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 9% + 9% | Courier services | S.No 12 item (ii)11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended by 15/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended by 15/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22 · rate inherited from heading 9968
Invoice examples at 18%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 9%₹900
- SGST @ 9%₹900
- Invoice total₹11,800
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 18%₹18,000
- Invoice total₹1,18,000
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the SAC 996812 code page → · chapter 99 — All Services
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