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CESTAT held that the imported multifunctional audio-video equipment is correctly classifiable under CTI 8518 4000 as audio/video receivers/amplifiers, being a specific description, rather than under CTI 8527 9100 with a general residuary description adopted by the Department. Applying GIR-1, the Tribunal concluded that the essential character and market identity of the goods support classification under Heading 8518, and recourse to other GIRs is neither necessary nor permissible. CESTAT further held that the invocation of the extended period under the proviso to S.28 of the Customs Act, 1962 was invalid, as all relevant import particulars were within the Department's knowledge. Consequently, the impugned order classifying the goods under 8527 9100 and demanding differential duty was set aside, and the appeal of M/s X allowed.
CESTAT held that the imported multifunctional audio-video equipment is correctly classifiable under CTI 8518 4000 as audio/video receivers/amplifiers, being a specific description, rather than under CTI 8527 9100 with a general residuary description adopted by the Department. Applying GIR-1, the Tribunal concluded that the essential character and market identity of the goods support classification under Heading 8518, and recourse to other GIRs is neither necessary nor permissible. CESTAT further held that the invocation of the extended period under the proviso to S.28 of the Customs Act, 1962 was invalid, as all relevant import particulars were within the Department's knowledge. Consequently, the impugned order classifying the goods under 8527 9100 and demanding differential duty was set aside, and the appeal of M/s X allowed.
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