Classification of Thermal Camera capable of infrared imaging and measuring temperature

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....f infrared imaging and measuring temperature. I am directed to say that divergence of practice regarding the classification of Thermal Camera capable of infrared imaging and measuring temperature has been brought to the notice of the Board. This item is being assessed under Customs Tariff Headings 9006.59, CTH 9027.30 or 9027.50 in different Commissionerates. 2.     ....

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.... standard color chart. The shades of color depicted by the thermal imaging technique correspond to specific temperature zones and can be put to analytical use only. 3.         This matter was discussed in the Tariff Conference of Chief Commissioners of Customs held at Visakhapatnam on 25th and 26th September, 2003. 4.     &nbsp....

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....on'ble CEGAT, New Delhi in the case of M/s PCIL Ltd. Vs CC, New Delhi [2000 (120) ELT 779] the classification of the above mentioned product under CTH 9027.30 was preferred over CTH 90.06. However, CTH 9027.50 was not discussed because it was not presented as a competing entry. The conference felt that CTH 90275090, being a residuary heading, would more appropriately cover cameras working on therm....