Dialysis machine parts classify under heading 9018; residual heading 9033 cannot displace binding circular guidance.

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....Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with kidney dialysis machines are classifiable with the medical apparatus under heading 9018, because Chapter Note 2(b) to Chapter 90 read with GIR 1 places such goods with the principal apparatus, while heading 9033 operates only as a residual entry. Circular No. 113/32/2019-GST clarifies that such medical-device parts attract 12% IGST, and departmental officers are bound by that clarification even if it was not specifically cited earlier. Reclassification to heading 9033, and the related demand, confiscation, redemption fine and penalties, therefore do not survive.....