Toy balloon tariff classification: functional heading prevails over residual rubber and festive article headings, supporting penalties for deliberate misclassification.

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....Natural rubber latex toy balloons are classified under the specific toy-balloon tariff heading rather than residual vulcanised-rubber or general festive-article headings. HSN Explanatory Notes expressly include toy balloons, and General Rule for Interpretation 1 gives priority to the heading that specifically describes their function; a notification clarification supports the same treatment. Deliberately changing classification from the toy heading to avoid BIS conformity requirements, coupled with incorrect exemption use, evidences mala fide intent and supports penal consequences for customs-duty evasion.....