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2016 (12) TMI 374 - AT - CustomsClassification of imported boats - classified under heading 89011030 as excursion boats or under heading 89039200 as sports boat? - Held that: - the declaration of conformity filed by the manufacturer of the boats before the authorities in United States indicates that the boats which are imported by the appellant, are recreational craft. This particular declaration is annexed at page 24 of the appeal memoranda. The said declaration of conformity also states that the craft is powerboat. In addition to that, we find that the certificate of registration as issued by the Port officer, Government of Goa, specifically registered these boats as motor boats mars, mercury etc. and relies upon the declaration filed by the manufacturer i.e. Regal Marine Industries, Florida, though the description of the boat has been stated as excursion boats. We find that the adjudicating authority in order-in-original has reproduced the photographs of the boats which are imported. On casual perusal of the said reproduction of the photographs, we find that the boats which are imported by the appellant would merit classification only under heading 8903 as motor boats, other than outboard motor boats which is a specific entry indicated in the Customs Tariff Act. The HSN Explanatory Notes to chapter 8901 specifically excludes the vessels of heading 8903. It would mean that heading 8901 would exclude vessels which are specifically listed in the said heading of 8903. In 8903, motor boat is mentioned as specific vessel under specific heading. The impugned order is correct and legal and does not suffer from any infirmity - boat classified under heading 8903 - appeal rejected - decided in favor of Revenue-respondent.
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