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GST Service Sector Map

SC-05 - Rental transport, supporting transport, postal and courier services

GST service classification and notification-entry map for Rental transport, supporting transport, postal and courier services.

Legal cut-off: 19 July 2026Robots: index,followAuthors: CA Nikhil Gupta and Kajri Singh
Controlled sector map. This map is a professional issue finder, not a complete rate certificate.
CoverageStatus
9966-9968CONTROLLED SECTOR MAP - LIABILITY CHAIN OPEN

Tests and trigger

Rental with operator versus without operator; warehousing, cargo handling, port/airport support; postal versus courier.

Required control

Separate transport operation, rental and support services before rate lookup.

Risk

Rental with operator may classify as transport service; without operator usually falls under leasing/rental services.

Finin2min Q&A

Does a serial number alone establish the GST rate?

No. The tariff reference, complete description, exclusions, conditions, amendment history and transaction date must all match.

Can an Integrated Tax entry be copied into a Central Tax conclusion?

The counterpart architecture is ordinarily aligned, but the exact Central Tax and applicable State or Union Territory instrument must still be verified.

What does source-gated mean?

The route and serial are controlled, but the exact signed current entry or complete amendment chain has not yet passed the release gate.

Can a portal rate finder replace the Gazette?

No. It is a discovery aid. The Gazette notification and binding law remain controlling.