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1. Interpretation of Hand Book of Procedures 1997-2002 regarding import of goods without a license. 2. Classification of imported goods as waste, scrap, seconds, or defective. 3. Application of Harmonised System of Nomenclature in interpreting import policies. 4. Determination of whether imported goods qualify as second-hand goods. 5. Compliance with import policy regulations and Hand Book provisions. Issue 1 - Interpretation of Hand Book of Procedures 1997-2002: The appellant imported goods described as CRGO silicone steel sheets from transformers without a license, claiming clearance under paragraph 5.3 of the Hand Book. The department contended that a license was required as the goods were not waste or scrap. The Additional Commissioner held the goods liable for confiscation and imposed a penalty. On appeal, the Commissioner (Appeals) confirmed the order, leading to the current appeal. Issue 2 - Classification of imported goods: The appellant argued that the goods, removed from transformers, were unsuitable for use due to loss of grain orientation affecting their magnetic properties. The department claimed the goods, despite lacking grain orientation, remained steel sheets capable of various uses. The appellant contested this, asserting the goods' high purchase price made alternative use commercially infeasible. Issue 3 - Application of Harmonised System of Nomenclature: The Additional Commissioner and Commissioner (Appeals) relied on the Harmonised System to interpret the Hand Book's provisions, specifically clause (i) of paragraph 5.3. The tribunal found this reliance misplaced, stating the Hand Book's interpretation should not be based on the Explanatory Notes of the tariff. Issue 4 - Classification of goods as second-hand: The department argued that the goods were second-hand goods, invoking the definition of waste and scrap in the Harmonised System. However, the tribunal rejected this contention, emphasizing the broader definition of goods in the Hand Book compared to the Harmonised System. Issue 5 - Compliance with import policy regulations: The import policy, based on the Harmonised System, permitted free import of waste, scrap, and steel sheets if new. The dispute arose due to the goods not being new, leading to the application of Hand Book provisions. The tribunal ruled in favor of the appellant, setting aside the impugned order and remanding the matter to the Additional Commissioner for further evaluation based on evidence presented by the appellant.
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