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Date: 05.06.2025
CESTAT Delhi Upholds Importerβs Tariff Classification
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, allowed the appeal of M/s Motherson Bergstrom HVAC Solutions Pvt. Ltd., setting aside the customs demand raised on account of alleged misclassification of imported automotive air conditioning components. The Tribunalβs detailed decision reaffirms the primacy of Note 2(a) of Section XVI in tariff classification and reasserts settled jurisprudence that specific tariff headings under Chapters 84 and 85 prevail over general residual classifications.
Background of the Case:
The appellant, M/s Motherson Bergstrom, imported various parts and assemblies such as blowers, filters, water valve assemblies, thermostats, modules, and control panels, classifying them under individual tariff headings of Chapters 84, 85, and 90. The Customs department reclassified the goods under CTI 8415 90 00 (parts of air conditioners), demanded differential customs duty under Section 28(1) of the Customs Act, and initiated reassessment proceedings.
This Article has been written by Shri Ravi Shekhar Jha, Advocate Delhi High Court based on his interpretation of the law. He can be reached at his email id intelconsul@gmail.com or on his Mobile +91-9999005379.
Source: CESTAT Delhi
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