Appellate Tribunal ruled that printed paper labels are classified under sub-heading 4901.90, exempting them from duty.

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....The Appellate Tribunal considered the classification of printed paper labels, deciding whether they should be categorized under Heading 48.21 with a 16% duty or sub-heading 4901.90 with a NIL rate. Citing precedent cases, it was established that as the primary use of the goods is as printed labels, they are correctly classified as a product of the printing industry under 4901.90. The distinction between incidental and primary use in printing was highlighted, leading to the conclusion that the labels fall under 4901.90 and are exempt from duty. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the demand for duty was deemed unsustainable.....