Imported inverter assembly units for mild hybrid vehicles classified as "static converters" under tariff item 8504 40 90, duty-free.

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....Imported inverter assembly units used in mild hybrid vehicles were held to be "static converters" because they perform DC-AC inversion and AC-DC rectification through semiconductor switching devices with control circuitry, bringing them within HSN Explanatory Notes to heading 8504; they were therefore classified under tariff item 8504 40 90 rather than headings for vehicle parts or ignition/electrical equipment. Consequentially, since 8504 40 90 is covered by S. No. 646 of Notification No. 69/2011-Cus. and the goods were represented to be originating in Japan, the imports were held eligible for 0% basic customs duty subject to satisfaction of Japan CEPA origin conditions and CAROTAR, 2020 requirements. - AAR....