1996 (2) TMI 204

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...., SDR, for the Respondents. [Order per : Shiben K. Dhar, Member (T)]. - The issue that falls for determination in this appeal is whether Printing Ink Medium should be classified as printing ink under 3215.00 or it should take its place under Heading 3909.59 as resins. None is present on behalf of the appellants when the matter was called. 2. Ld. SDR submits that the product is actual....

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.... to the literature on ink vehicles placed at page 1 of Paper Book which itself would indicate that printing ink and vehicles are two distinct products. 3.  We have heard Ld. SDR and perused the records of the case. The literature placed at page 1 of the Paper Book itself makes a clear distinction between printing ink and printing ink medium as such. The relevant para of this literature is ....

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.... printing inks. In selecting from among these, there are several important factors to consider printing qualities, viscosity, ink flow, evaporation rates of solvents present, stability on the press rollers, toxicity, odor, color, color retention, resistance of the dried film to water, greases, fats, acids, alkalies, waxes, solvents, oils, food products, soaps, detergents, etc." This itself woul....