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Date: 12.05.2025
CESTAT Bangalore- Departmentβs attempt to reclassify under 8543 deemed unwarranted and unsupported
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore Bench, dismissed the Department’s appeal in the case of Next Education India Pvt. Ltd., affirming the classification of student interactive response systems under Customs Tariff Heading (CTH) 8471 60 29.
Case Background:
- Importer: Next Education India Pvt. Ltd., Kochi
- Imported Goods: Student Interactive Response Systems (keypads and IR receivers)
- Original Classification (By Importer): CTH 8471 60 29 β input/output units of ADP machines
- Revised Classification (By Department): CTH 8543 70 99 β electrical apparatus with individual function
- Disputed Duty: Arising from denial of exemption applicable to ADP-related products
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 Bangalore
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