Customs duty tussle: Sewing needle import classification conundrum.

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....Sewing machine needles classification under Customs Tariff Act, 1975 - sub-heading 8452 30 or tariff item 8448 5190 disputed. Declared value rejected, anti-dumping duty applicability contested. Tribunal held while anti-dumping duty liability on specific description within broad heading may require expert opinion, disputed classification validated per interpretative rules and judicial principles. Original authority non-compliance with remand terms found, impugned order set aside. Matter remanded to original authority for fresh adjudication considering test report, allowing cross-examination sought by importer, and customs authorities discharging onus.....