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Classification of imported goods under Customs Tariff Schedule, Interpretation of Customs Notification No. 182/78, Application of Interpretative Rule 2(a), Eligibility of imported goods as component parts, Assessment of customs duty, Refund claim. Analysis: 1. The Appellant imported pole-end-plate forgings classified by Customs authorities under heading No. 73.33/40. They sought re-assessment under Customs Notification No. 182/78, claiming the goods were component parts for synchronous condensers. The Assistant Collector and Appellate Collector rejected the claim, leading to a revision application before the Tribunal under Section 131-B of the Customs Act. 2. The Appellant's claim for re-assessment was based on two alternative grounds: first, the goods were specially designed component parts under Interpretative Rule 2(a) and Heading No. 85.01(1); second, they qualified under Customs Notification No. 182/78 for assembly of synchronous condensers. The Appellants introduced the first ground during the revision application due to oversight. 3. The Appellant argued that under Interpretative Rule 2(a), even unfinished goods could be deemed complete if they possessed essential characteristics of finished articles. Referring to Explanatory Notes, they demonstrated how the imported goods were integral parts of synchronous condensers. The Appellant also cited technical evidence to support their position. 4. The Appellant contended that even semi-finished parts were eligible for benefits under Notification No. 182/78 through Interpretative Rule 2(a, providing evidence of intended use as required by the notification. 5. The Respondent opposed the Appellant's interpretation, asserting that Interpretative Rules did not apply to notifications. They argued that the goods were not ready for immediate use and thus did not qualify as parts under the notification. The Respondent did not contest the evidence submitted by the Appellants regarding the goods' end-use. 6. The Respondent challenged the Appellant's reliance on Interpretative Rule 2(a and Section note 2(b) for classification under Heading 85.01(1), as this ground was not raised earlier. 7. After considering both parties' submissions and technical evidence, the Tribunal found the imported goods, pole-end-plate forgings, to be semi-finished articles that, after machining, became component parts of synchronous condensers. Applying Interpretative Rule 2(a, the Tribunal classified the goods under Heading No. 85.01(1). 8. Given the goods' classification under Heading 85.01(1), the Tribunal did not address the alternative claim under Notification No. 182/78, as the duty rate was the same for component parts. The Tribunal allowed the appeal, directing re-assessment under Heading No. 85.01(1) and refund of the differential duty amount within 60 days. This detailed analysis outlines the classification dispute, interpretation of rules, and the Tribunal's decision on re-assessment and duty refund.
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