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1. Eligibility for exemption under Entry 57 of Notification 4/97 for the product "Sunpac." 2. Classification of the product as a sheet or profile shape under Heading 39.20 or 39.26. 3. Interpretation of the earlier Tribunal decision regarding the classification of the product. 4. Application of the exemption criteria based on the nature of the product. Analysis: Issue 1: The primary issue in this appeal was the eligibility of the product "Sunpac" for the exemption under Entry 57 of Notification 4/97. The product was described as a flexible plastic hollow corrugated sheet made of polypropylene co-polymer resin. The appellant claimed that the product should be classified as an article of plastic rather than a sheet, thus qualifying for the exemption. Issue 2: The classification of the product as a sheet or a profile shape under Heading 39.20 or 39.26 was crucial for determining its eligibility for the exemption. The Commissioner (Appeals) classified the product as a sheet under Heading 39.20, thereby denying the exemption. However, the Tribunal, after detailed analysis, concluded that the product was a profile shape and not a sheet, thus qualifying for the exemption under a different classification. Issue 3: The Tribunal revisited an earlier decision regarding the classification of a similar product. It clarified that the previous decision was focused on whether the product was a rigid or flexible sheet, not on its classification as a sheet or profile shape. The Tribunal's analysis of the present case emphasized the nature of the product as a profile shape, distinct from a sheet, to determine its eligibility for the exemption. Issue 4: The Tribunal scrutinized the definition of a sheet in Chapter 39 and relevant tariff provisions to establish that the product in question, with its hollow spaces and structure, did not qualify as a sheet. The Tribunal's interpretation of the classification criteria and exemption provisions led to the conclusion that the product should be classified as a profile shape under Heading 39.16, entitling it to the exemption under a different category. In conclusion, the Tribunal allowed the appeal, setting aside the Commissioner (Appeals) order, and ruled in favor of the appellant, determining that the product "Sunpac" was not a sheet but a profile shape, making it eligible for the exemption under a different classification. The detailed analysis of the product's characteristics and classification criteria played a pivotal role in the Tribunal's decision, emphasizing the importance of accurate classification for exemption eligibility.
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