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Classification of Refractory products under Chapter Heading 69.01 or 69.07. Analysis: The dispute in this case revolves around the classification of Refractory Sheaths, Refractory sleeves, and Refractory combustion boats under Chapter Heading 69.01 or 69.07. The Assistant Collector classified the products under Heading 69.07, arguing that they could be used domestically in laboratories for testing purposes or other technical uses. However, the Collector (Appeals) ruled in favor of the party, stating that the items could withstand temperatures exceeding 1500oC, making them refractory materials under Heading 69.01. The Department appealed this decision, asserting that the products should be classified under Heading 69.07 due to their industrial and chemical use. Upon reviewing the relevant Tariff entries, it was noted that Heading 69.01 includes refractory ceramic goods capable of withstanding high temperatures, while Heading 69.07 pertains to ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses. The party argued that refractory materials are specifically included in Heading 69.01, emphasizing the products' ability to withstand temperatures above 1500oC. They also cited a previous Tribunal decision where end-use was deemed irrelevant in classification. The Tribunal upheld the Collector (Appeals) decision, emphasizing the products' resistance to high temperatures exceeding 1500oC, which qualifies them as refractory materials. It was noted that the Assistant Collector could have conducted a chemical test to confirm the classification but failed to do so. Additionally, it was clarified that Heading 69.01 is illustrative, not exhaustive, and that Heading 69.07 specifically refers to ceramic wares. As no errors were found in the impugned orders, the appeals filed by the Department were dismissed, affirming the classification of the products under Heading 69.01 as refractory materials.
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