The HSN Code 996334: Catering Services in exhibition halls, events, marriage halls and other outdoor/indoor functions

HSN Code 996334 falls under Service Accounting Code (SAC) 9963, which covers food and beverage service activities under the GST framework. This code is applied when business provides food and drinks at events or locations decided by customer, such as weddings, parties, or corporate functions. Using correct HSN code helps in applying right GST rate, creating accurate invoices, and filing GST returns properly.

What is HSN code 996334?

The HSN code (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) and SAC stands for Services Accounting Code. It is system developed by GST Council of India to classify every type of service or product for purpose of GST (Goods and Services Tax) billing and compliance. Every service business in India, including caterers, must mention correct HSN SAC code on their invoices. 

HSN code 996334 specifically covers: “Catering Services in exhibition halls, events, marriage halls, and other outdoor/indoor functions”

If your business involves preparing and serving food at:

Wedding receptions and marriage halls

Birthday parties and social events

Corporate events and conferences

Exhibition halls and trade fairs

Outdoor parties, get-togethers, or private gatherings

Indoor banquet functions

Note: many people use HSN and SAC like its same thing, but there is small difference: HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is used for goods, and SAC is meant for services. In daily GST filing and invoice billing software, both often called “HSN codes”, this can be confusing at first but HSN code 996334 and SAC code 996334 means same thing used for catering services.