Classification and dutiability of "thrust bearing assembly

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....dutiability of "thrust bearing assembly" I am directed to say that doubts have been raised regarding the classification and dutiability of "thrust bearing assembly" used in submersible power driven pumps. Some field officers have taken the stand that it is a 'bearing' falling under sub-heading 8483.90 whereas the assessees are contending that it is merely a part of power driven pump falling und....

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.... 4. To get expert advice the matter was referred to IIT, Delhi. They have opined that the "thrust bearing assembly" is actually a 'Hydrodynamic Thrust Bearing' and that it is neither roller bearing, nor ball bearing (heading 84.82) nor plain shaft bearing (sub-heading 8483.90). Thus, since the item is a 'bearing' it is not exempt from duty under notification no 6/2002-CE dt 1.3.2002(sl no. 236). T....

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....sed by the Apex Court on 12.7.99 on account of delay only without going into the merits of the case. Further, this case is of no help to the assessees since even after being classified under heading 84.13 as parts, the product remains a type of 'bearing' and, therefore, not exempt from duty. So far as the case of Bharat Sales Corp. is concerned the item in dispute was not a bearing but a combinati....