Imported Polyester Bed Sheets Classified as 'Quilt Cover' - A CESTAT Ruling.

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....The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has ruled on the classification of imported bed sheets declared as made of 100% polyester. The key points are: The goods were classified as 'Polyester Quilt Cover' by the Tribunal, considering the factual details, size, and common parlance usage. Based on the decided case laws and the nature of the goods, the Tribunal held that the bed sheets are classifiable under CTH 6304 (other furnishing articles) and not under CTH 5407 (woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn). The order of the lower authority classifying the goods under CTH 6304 was upheld, and the appeal filed by the Revenue was dismissed.....