TMI BlogCTV Components Classification for ImportsX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... It has come to the notice of the Board that doubts are being expressed in the matter of classification of components of Colour Television Sets in the context of provisions contained in Rule 2 (a) of the General Rule for the interpretation of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. 2. A company engaged in the manufacture of colour television (CTV) sets had imported about 100 d ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ng to assessment of goods imported in disassembled or unassembled form is not a new one, having been examined earlier at various levels including the Hon'ble Supreme court, High Courts and CEGAT. Board has also examined this matter and vide letter of even no. dated 30th May, 95 it has advised the field formations to take due note of the provisions of Rule 2 (a) of the General Rules for the Interp ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... by screws, nuts, bolts, etc.) or by riveting or by welding provided only assembly operations are involved. It also states that no account is to be taken to the complexity of the assembly method. However, the components shall not be subjected to any further working operations to bring it to completion into finished state. Thus, this rule is applicable in cases where,- (i) only assembly ope ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... lating the PCB, a critical component of the TV, amounts to working on the bare (unmounted) PCB, thus, satisfying the criterion brought in as a sequel to the amendment of the Explanatory notes. 7. There is merit in these arguments and if accepted it would, from the beginning, take the imports of components/ parts meant for bringing in to effect a colour TV by this company or similarly placed ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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