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2021 (3) TMI 1325 - CUSTOMS AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE RULING, MUMBAIClassification of goods - Exemption from Customs Duty - Spinetoram - eligible for exemption under the Entry No. 249 of the Notification No. 50/2017-Cus., dated 30-6-2017 - classifiable under sub-heading 3808 99 10 of the Customs Tariff or not - HELD THAT:- Customs database indicates that it is currently being classified under sub-heading 3808 91 99. It is seen that under the tariff classification scheme of UK, ‘Spinetoram’ is classified under Tariff Item 3808919060 [Insecticides - others - Spinetoram (ISO) (CAS RN 935545-74-7), preparation of two spinosyn components (3’-ethoxy-5,6-dihydro spinosyn J) and (3’-ethoxy-spinosyn L)]. Since, the purpose of the present proceedings is not to provide a ruling on the classification of ‘Spinetoram’, it is sufficient to conclude that ‘Spinetoram’ is classifiable under Chapter 38 of Indian Customs Tariff, so long as it is continued to be imported in a form which is in conformity with the conditions laid down in the tariff. The insecticide is a sub-set of pesticide. Spinetoram is derived from the fermentation of Saccharopolyspora spinosa and it is then chemically modified to create unique active ingredients. Its manufacturing involves some degree of synthetic modification. This is the reason why the Commissioner of Customs (Import), ACC, Mumbai is of the view that it is not a biogenic product - Import of insecticides/pesticides is subject to the provisions of the Insecticides Act, 1968. As per provisions of Section 9 of the said Act, no insecticides are allowed to be imported without a valid certificate of registration or an import permit issued by the Secretary, Central Insecticide Board & Registration Committee under his signature and office seal. Any person desiring to import or manufacture any insecticide may apply to the Registration Committee for the registration of such insecticide and there shall be a separate application for each such insecticide to obtain the certificate of registration. The manufacturing process of ‘Spinetoram’ involves chemical/synthetic modification of fermented Saccharopolyspora Spinosa is not sufficient to reject the applicant’s assertion that it is a bio-pesticide - the product in question is classifiable under Chapter 38; is a bio-pesticide and is based on Saccharopolyspora spinosa - thus, ‘Spinetoram’ is eligible for the benefit provided under Entry No. 249 of the Notification No. 50/2017-Cus., dated 30-6-2017, as amended.
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