Broadcasting, programming and programme distribution 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) 393 Group 99846 Broadcasting, programming and programme distribution services 394 998461 Radio broadcast originals 395 998462 Television broadcast originals 396 998463 Radio channel programmes 397 998464 Television channel programmes 398 998465 Broadcasting services 399 998466 Home programme distribution services Explanatory Notes:- Based on the Modified Version of the United Nations Central Product Classification (UNCPC) 99846 - Broadcasting, programming and programme distribution services 998461 - Radio broadcast originals This service code includes original radio content protectable as intellectual property, produced for transmission over the air 998462 - Television broadcast originals This service code includes original television content protectable as intellectual property, produced for transmission over the air 998463 - Radio channel programmes This service code includes assemblies of radio programmes and broadcasts as the daily line-up of a station for distribution by others 998464 - Television channel programmes This service code includes assemblies of television programmes and broadcasts as the daily line-up of a channel for distribution by others 998465 - Broadcasting services This service code includes selection, scheduling and broadcasting of television and radio programmes; combined programme production and broadcasting services This service code does not include: - Internet broadcasting services (streaming services), cf. 998315 - copyrighted radio content produced for broadcast over the air, cf. 998461 - copyrighted television content produced for transmission over the air, cf. 998462 998466 - Home programme distribution services This service code includes i. providing audio and/or video programming on a subscription basis in analogue or digital mode by using a cable, satellite or wireless terrestrial network; ii. providing subscriber access to a basic range of programming services generally for a monthly fee; iii. providing subscriber programming services in addition to those included in the basic package for a fee separate from, and in addition to, the basic monthly fee; iv. providing subscribers the ability to view a specific programme (movie or event) from his home for a fee separate from, and in addition to, the monthly fee for basic or discretionary programming packages Note: The programming is provided in packages that consist of a set of predefined channels or one time viewing packages or contains the minimum number of channels available to subscribers or in bundles, as defined by each cable, satellite or MDS operator, and must be purchased to obtain any higher-level programming package. Charges for initial connection to the network, or for reconnection to the network, are included here.