https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=237 Compounded asafoetida is classifiable under Chapter Heading 13.01 because wheat flour and edible gum serve as fillers that do not change the product's essential character as a vegetable gum/resin; manufacturing steps include dilution, compounding, fermenting, drying and packing, and HSN explanatory notes and Customs Tariff treatment of asafoetida support harmonised classification under Chapter 13 rather than as spices or mixed condiments. en-us Fri, 30 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:13:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=237 Compounded asafoetida is classifiable under Chapter Heading 13.01 because wheat flour and edible gum serve as fillers that do not change the product's essential character as a vegetable gum/resin; manufacturing steps include dilution, compounding, fermenting, drying and packing, and HSN explanatory notes and Customs Tariff treatment of asafoetida support harmonised classification under Chapter 13 rather than as spices or mixed condiments. Circulars Central Excise Fri, 30 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=237