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Classification of imported goods as consumer goods, interpretation of import policy, requirement of import license for specific goods. Analysis: The appellant, M/s. Parkash Industries, appealed against the Collector of Customs (Appeals) decision regarding the classification of imported goods as consumer goods. The Collector of Customs (Appeals) held that the goods imported were not life-saving equipment as claimed by the appellant, but consumer goods falling under the negative list of the Import Policy. The appellant imported digital blood pressure instruments and argued that the equipment was medical equipment, not consumer goods, citing relevant public notices and circulars exempting medical equipment from being treated as consumer goods. During the appeal hearing, the appellant's representative reiterated the argument that the imported medical equipment should not be considered consumer goods based on the specific public notices and circulars. The representative emphasized that the imported goods were not listed in the negative list of imports and, therefore, did not require an import license. The Tribunal considered the submissions of both parties and acknowledged that there was no dispute regarding the equipment being medical equipment. The central issue was whether the equipment could be classified as consumer goods under the Import Policy. The Tribunal referred to the relevant Import Trade Control Public Notice No. 6/ITC/PN/92-97, which specified that life-saving drugs, medicines, and equipment were not to be regarded as consumer goods. However, upon examination, it was found that the imported item did not fall under the list of life-saving equipment. Consequently, the Tribunal concluded that the imported item qualified as consumer goods since it directly satisfied consumer needs. As consumer goods were included in the negative list, the Tribunal upheld the impugned order and dismissed the appeal, stating that an import license was necessary in this case. In summary, the Tribunal's decision hinged on the classification of the imported medical equipment as consumer goods under the Import Policy. Despite the appellant's arguments based on public notices and circulars, the Tribunal determined that the imported item did not meet the criteria for exemption as life-saving equipment and, therefore, required an import license due to its classification as consumer goods.
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