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        <h1>Classification of Potassium Nitrate as Fertilizer under Chapter 31 upheld by Tribunal</h1> <h3>ASSAM COMPANY LTD. Versus COMMISSIONER OF CUS., CALCUTTA</h3> ASSAM COMPANY LTD. Versus COMMISSIONER OF CUS., CALCUTTA - 2001 (133) E.L.T. 110 (Tri. - Kolkata) Issues Involved:1. Classification of Potassium Nitrate: Whether it falls under sub-heading 3105.90 as a fertilizer attracting nil duty or under sub-heading 2834.21 with higher duties.2. Relevance of End Use in Classification: Whether the end use of Potassium Nitrate as a fertilizer is relevant for its classification.3. Authenticity of Chemical Analysis: Whether the certificates of analysis provided by the foreign supplier are sufficient for classification.4. Applicability of HSN Explanatory Notes: Whether the HSN Explanatory Notes restrict the classification of Potassium Nitrate under Chapter 31.Issue-wise Detailed Analysis:1. Classification of Potassium Nitrate:The appellants argued that Potassium Nitrate Grade 13-0-45 Prilled should be classified under sub-heading 3105.90 as a fertilizer, attracting nil duty. They provided evidence that Potassium Nitrate is widely recognized as a fertilizer, including references from authoritative texts and certification from the Belgian Ministry of Agriculture. The appellants also highlighted the presence of Sodium and Chlorine in their product, which they argued made it specifically suitable for use as a fertilizer, thus taking it out of the purview of Chapter 28, which covers separate chemically defined compounds.The respondent, represented by Shri A.K. Chattopadhyay, contended that Potassium Nitrate is specifically listed under sub-heading 2834.21 and should be classified accordingly. He argued that the specific entry should prevail over a general or residual entry, and the classification should not be influenced by the end use of the product.2. Relevance of End Use in Classification:The appellants maintained that the end use of Potassium Nitrate as a fertilizer is crucial for its classification under Chapter 31. They cited Note 6 of Chapter 31, which states that 'other fertilizers' apply only to products used as fertilizers containing essential elements like Nitrogen or Potassium. They argued that the authorities erred in dismissing the end use as irrelevant and pointed out that the Commissioner (Appeals) had initially requested an end-use certificate, indicating its relevance.The respondent countered that the end use is not a criterion for classification unless explicitly mentioned in the tariff heading. They cited legal precedents, including the Supreme Court's decision in Dunlop India Ltd. v. Union of India, which held that the basis of classification is not open to question once an article is classified under a distinct entry.3. Authenticity of Chemical Analysis:The appellants submitted certificates of analysis from the foreign supplier, which described the imported goods as Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer, Grade 13-0-45 Prilled. They argued that these certificates should be accepted as authentic and that the Customs Authorities should have conducted further tests if they doubted the certificates' validity.The respondent did not directly address the authenticity of the chemical analysis but emphasized that the classification should be based on the specific tariff entry rather than the end use or supplier's description.4. Applicability of HSN Explanatory Notes:The appellants argued that the authorities below misconstrued the HSN Explanatory Notes, which they claimed were not exhaustive in their examples of 'other fertilizers.' They maintained that the presence of Sodium and Chlorine in their product, which are not specified constituents of pure Potassium Nitrate, rendered it unsuitable for classification under Chapter 28 as a separate chemically defined compound.The respondent relied on the HSN Explanatory Notes and the Customs Tariff to argue that Potassium Nitrate should be classified under sub-heading 2834.21. They contended that the alphabetical index of HSN and the Customs Tariff both list Potassium Nitrate under this sub-heading, indicating its proper classification.Conclusion:The Tribunal concluded that the Potassium Nitrate imported by the appellants is not a separate chemically defined compound due to the presence of Sodium and Chlorine, which make it suitable for use as a fertilizer. The Tribunal held that the product should be classified under Chapter 31 as a fertilizer, attracting nil duty. The Tribunal also noted that various Government Notifications recognized Potassium Nitrate for manurial purposes under Chapter 31. Consequently, the impugned order was set aside, and the appeal was allowed with consequential reliefs to the appellants.

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