https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=95349 Imported geophysical seismic survey equipment comprising interconnected instrument systems was classified by applying Section XVI Note 4 as a functional unit performing geophysical surveying, warranting classification under CTI 9015 80 30 as "Geophysical instruments"; specified sensing/emission components retained this classification even if imported separately, while the controller, if imported alone, was classifiable as parts under CTI 9015 90 00, and other spares/parts were to be classified per Chapter Notes 1-2 to Chapter 90. Although Chapter 90 goods satisfy the tariff-entry condition under Sr. No. 404 of Notification 50/2017-Cus, exemption was held conditional and available only if the importer proves specified-person/sub-contractor status and furnishes prescribed certifications/documents at import, failing which benefit is denied. - AAR en-us Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:51:29 +0530 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:51:31 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=95349 Imported geophysical seismic survey equipment comprising interconnected instrument systems was classified by applying Section XVI Note 4 as a functional unit performing geophysical surveying, warranting classification under CTI 9015 80 30 as "Geophysical instruments"; specified sensing/emission components retained this classification even if imported separately, while the controller, if imported alone, was classifiable as parts under CTI 9015 90 00, and other spares/parts were to be classified per Chapter Notes 1-2 to Chapter 90. Although Chapter 90 goods satisfy the tariff-entry condition under Sr. No. 404 of Notification 50/2017-Cus, exemption was held conditional and available only if the importer proves specified-person/sub-contractor status and furnishes prescribed certifications/documents at import, failing which benefit is denied. - AAR Highlights Customs Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:51:29 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=95349