https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43059 Import-control classification of cloves depends on their market identity rather than dictionary descriptions or potential medicinal use. Cloves are treated as spices, not as drugs or drug intermediates under the residual policy entry, even though clove oil may be used in medicines. Where import policy specifically requires a separate licence for cloves, import cannot be justified under a broader residual licence entry. Earlier public notices and administrative practice do not displace the express licensing requirement. Consequently, the licence relied upon did not permit import of cloves. en-us Tue, 18 Jun 1991 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:31:05 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43059 Import-control classification of cloves depends on their market identity rather than dictionary descriptions or potential medicinal use. Cloves are treated as spices, not as drugs or drug intermediates under the residual policy entry, even though clove oil may be used in medicines. Where import policy specifically requires a separate licence for cloves, import cannot be justified under a broader residual licence entry. Earlier public notices and administrative practice do not displace the express licensing requirement. Consequently, the licence relied upon did not permit import of cloves. Case-Laws Customs Tue, 18 Jun 1991 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43059