Dear experts, pl clarify whether wadding falling under Chapter 3005 of Central Excise Tariff is to be assessed under Section 4A (MRP assessment) or under Section 4, if cleared under unit packing and not under bulk packing to retail outlets?
wadding falling under 3005 of Central Excise tariff whether MRP or Sec. 4 valuation
Hariharan Sundaram
Debate Over Wadding Valuation: Section 4A MRP Assessment vs. Section 4 Under Chapter 3005, Considering Notification No. 49/2008-CE. A discussion on whether wadding under Chapter 3005 of the Central Excise Tariff should be assessed using Section 4A (MRP assessment) or Section 4, particularly when cleared in unit packing to retail outlets. One participant argues that wadding should be assessed under Section 4A, referencing Notification No. 49/2008-CE, which includes goods under Chapter 30. Another participant questions this, noting that the notification specifies only medicaments and not all goods in Chapter 30, querying if wadding qualifies as medicaments. The discussion highlights the need for clarification on classification and applicable valuation methods. (AI Summary)