Scientific and other technical services - GST - Services Code / Scheme of Classification of Services

Scheme of Classification of Services S.No. Chapter, Section, Heading or Group Service Code (Tariff) Service Description (1) (2) (3) (4) 324 Group 99834 Scientific and other technical services 325 998341 Geological and geophysical consulting services 326 998342 Subsurface surveying services 327 998343 Mineral exploration and evaluation 328 998344 Surface surveying and map-making services 329 998345 Weather forecasting and meteorological services 330 998346 Technical testing and analysis services 331 998347 Certification of ships, aircraft, dams, and the like 332 998348 Certification and authentication of works of art 333 998349 Other technical and scientific services nowhere else classified Explanatory Notes:- Based on the Modified Version of the United Nations Central Product Classification (UNCPC) 99834 - Scientific and other technical services 998341 - Geological and geophysical consulting services This service code includes provision of advice, guidance and operational assistance concerning the location of mineral deposits, oil and gas fields and groundwater by studying the properties of the earth and rock formations and structures; provision of advice with regard to exploration and development of mineral, oil and natural gas properties, including pre-feasibility and feasibility studies; project evaluation services; evaluation of geological, geophysical and geochemical anomalies; surface geological mapping or surveying; providing information on subsurface earth formations by different methods such as seismographic, gravimetric, magnetometric methods other subsurface surveying methods This service code does not include: - test drilling and boring work, cf. 995432 998343 - Mineral exploration and evaluation This service code includes mineral exploration and evaluation information, obtained on own account basis Note: This intellectual property product may be produced with the intent to sell or license the information to others. 998342 - Surface surveying and map-making services This service code includes gathering of information on the shape, position and/or boundaries of a portion of the earth s surface by different methods, including transit, photogrammetric and hydrographic surveying, for the purpose of preparing maps; collection of data by satellite; land surveying services (e.g., marking of property, boundary marking); preparation and revision of maps of all kinds (e.g., road, cadastral, topographic, planimetric, hydrographic), using the results of survey activities, other maps and other information sources This service code does not include: - publishing of maps, atlases and globes, cf. 998911 998345 - Weather forecasting and meteorological services This service code includes providing meteorological analysis of the atmosphere and predicting weather processes and weather conditions 998346 - Technical testing and analysis services This service code includes 1. testing and analysis of the chemical and biological properties of materials such as air, water, waste (municipal and industrial), fuels, metal, soil, minerals, food and chemicals; 2. testing and analysis in related scientific fields such as microbiology, biochemistry, bacteriology, etc.; 3. testing and analysis of physical properties such as strength, ductility, electrical conductivity or radioactivity of materials such as metals, plastics, textiles, woods, glass, concrete and other materials; tests for tension, hardness, impact resistance, fatigue resistance and high-temperature effects; 4. testing and analysis of the mechanical and electrical characteristics of complete machinery, motors, automobiles, tools, appliances, communication equipment and other equipment incorporating mechanical and electrical components. The results of the testing and analysis generally take the form of an assessment of the performance and behavioural characteristics of the object tested. Tests may be performed using models or mock-ups of ships, aircraft, dams, etc.; 5. periodical technical inspection of automobiles, motorcycles, buses, lorries, trucks and other road transport vehicles; testing and analysis of a technical or scientific nature that does not alter the object being tested; 6. radiographic, magnetic, and ultrasonic testing of machine parts and structures in order to identify defects. These tests are often conducted on site.; 7. radiological inspection of welds This service code does not include: - damage assessment services, cf. 997162 - assessment of damages on behalf of insurance companies, cf. 9971620 - medical and dental analyses and testing services, cf. 99931 998347 - Certification of ships, aircraft, dams This service code includes testing and analysis of a technical or scientific nature of ships, aircraft, dams, etc. using radiographic, magnetic, and ultrasonic testing and certifying them 998348 - Certification and authentication of works of art This service code includes testing and analysis of a technical or scientific nature of works of art using radiographic, magnetic, and ultrasonic testing and certifying them 998349 - Other technical and scientific services n.e.c. This service code includes all other technical testing and analysis services not elsewhere classified