Advance ruling on classification of roasted areca nuts was...

Advance ruling on classification of roasted areca nuts was declined because the issue stood concluded by a binding HC decision and, under proviso (b) to section 281(2) of the Customs Act, 1962, the authority would not rule on a question already settled; consequently, no classification ruling was issued. On eligibility for preferential BCD exemption under Sr. No. 172 of Notification No. 46/2011-Cus, the benefit was held conditional upon the importer proving, to the satisfaction of the proper officer, that the goods originate in the specified countries and that the applicable ASEAN-India origin rules and the 2020 CAROTAR requirements are complied with. - AAR