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of <h1>Adhesive tapes reclassified by Tribunal from Chapter 5907.90 to 5906</h1> The Tribunal set aside the classification of the appellant's adhesive tapes under Chapter sub-heading 5907.90, ruling them to be correctly classified ... Tapes - Adhesive tapes - Classification of Issues: Classification of products under Chapter sub-heading 5906.10 or 5907.90Detailed Analysis:Issue 1: Classification of ProductsThe appeal involved the classification of the appellant's products, specifically adhesive tapes, under Chapter sub-heading 5906.10 or 5907.90, determining the applicable rate of duty. The appellant claimed a NIL rate of duty, while a show cause notice was issued for classification under 5907.90, chargeable to duty.Issue 2: Adjudication and AppealThe adjudicating authority initially classified the products under 5907.90, a decision upheld by the ld. Commissioner (Appeals) in an appeal. However, the penalty imposed on the appellants was reduced. The appellant contested this classification, leading to the present appeal before the Tribunal.Issue 3: Legal ArgumentsThe appellant's counsel argued that the products should be classified under 5906 as rubberized textile fabrics, citing a Supreme Court decision overturning a Tribunal ruling. On the other hand, the SDR contended that the products fell under 5907 as textile fabrics impregnated, coated, or covered, a point supported by both lower authorities.Issue 4: Tribunal's AnalysisThe Tribunal reviewed the manufacturing process, confirming that the products were rubberized fabrics processed into final items by the appellant. The adjudicating authority's finding that the products did not solely consist of rubberized fabrics, having undergone additional processes like coating with adhesive, was crucial in determining the correct classification.Issue 5: Legal InterpretationThe Tribunal examined the relevant Chapter sub-headings, emphasizing that rubberized textile fabrics were explicitly covered under 5906. Contrary to the Revenue's argument for classification under 5907, the Tribunal found that the appellant's products did not align with the competing entry. The reliance on a previous case for a different product's classification was deemed misplaced.Final DecisionUltimately, the Tribunal concluded that the classification under 5907.90 was incorrect, setting it aside. The products were deemed to merit classification under chapter sub-heading 5906, leading to the allowance of the appeal with any consequential relief. The judgment provided a detailed analysis of the manufacturing process, legal arguments, and statutory provisions to arrive at a well-reasoned decision in favor of the appellant.
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