998540

SAC Code 998540: GST Rate & Description

Packaging services of goods for others
SAC Chapter 99 — Services (SAC) 6-digit code 18% GST
Parent codes: 99 — All services 9985 — Support services
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
9%
SGST / UTGST
9%
IGST
18%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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Related SAC codes (48 codes)
998511 Executive or retained personnel search services 998512 Permanent placement services, other than executi… 998513 Contract staffing services 998514 Temporary staffing services 998515 Long-term staffing (pay rolling) services 998516 Temporary staffing-to-permanent placement servic… 998517 Co-employment staffing services 998519 Other employment and labour supply services nowh… 998521 Investigation services 998522 Security consulting services 998523 Security systems services 998524 Armoured car services 998525 Guard services 998526 Training of guard dogs 998527 Polygraph services 998528 Fingerprinting services 998529 Other security services nowhere else classified 998531 Disinfecting and exterminating services 998532 Window cleaning services 998533 General cleaning services 998534 Specialised cleaning services for reservoirs and… 998535 Sterilisation of objects or premises (operating… 998536 Furnace and chimney cleaning services 998537 Exterior cleaning of buildings of all types 998538 Cleaning of transportation equipment 998539 Other cleaning services nowhere else classified 998540 Packaging services of goods for others 998541 Parcel packing and gift wrapping 998542 Coin and currency packing services 998543 Coin and currency packing services 998549 Other packaging services nowhere else classified 998551 Reservation services for transportation 998552 Reservation services for accommodation, cruises… 998553 Reservation services for convention centres, con… 998554 Reservation services for event tickets, cinema h… 998555 Tour operator services 998556 Tourist guide services 998557 Tourism promotion and visitor information servic… 998559 Other travel arrangement and related services no… 998591 Credit reporting and rating services 998592 Collection agency services 998593 Telephone-based support services 998594 Combined office administrative services 998595 Specialised office support services such as dupl… 998596 Events, exhibitions, conventions and trade shows… 998597 Landscape care and maintenance services 998598 Other information services nowhere else classifi… 998599 Other support services nowhere else classified

About SAC Code 998540

SAC code 998540 is a 6-digit Services Accounting Code (SAC) used in India for GST classification. It covers: Packaging services of goods for others.

This code falls under Chapter 99 (Services (SAC)) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying services classified under this SAC code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit SAC codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAC code 998540?
SAC 998540 refers to: Packaging services of goods for others. It belongs to Chapter 99 (Services (SAC)) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for SAC code 998540?
The GST rate for SAC code 998540 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is SAC code 998540 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does SAC code 998540 belong to?
SAC code 998540 belongs to Chapter 99 of the GST tariff, which covers Services (SAC).