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1996 (9) TMI 297 - AT - Central Excise
Issues involved: Determination of assessable value of goods manufactured and cleared by the assessee, specifically regarding the deductibility of loading and forwarding charges, unloading charges, installation, erection and commissioning charges, warranty charges, and cost of bought-out items.
In these 11 appeals filed by M/s. Nichrome Metal Works, the main issue to be considered is whether certain charges are deductible in determining the assessable value of the goods manufactured and cleared by the assessee. These charges include loading and forwarding charges, unloading charges, installation, erection and commissioning charges, warranty charges, and cost of bought-out items. The appellants did not appear during the hearing but requested the case to be decided on merits based on their written submissions, where they argued against the disallowance of these items in the contract price by the Assistant Collector. The Collector (Appeals) upheld the decision, citing the Apex Court decision in the case of Bombay Tyre International to support disallowing these charges as they are considered after-sale-services and marketing expenses. Regarding the deductibility of these charges, it was argued that loading and forwarding charges incurred within the factory should be included in the assessable value of the products, following previous decisions. However, unloading charges incurred outside the factory after goods clearance are not includible. Similarly, installation and commissioning charges related to plant and machinery installed at the customer's site cannot be added to the assessable value. Warranty charges should be added if within the assessable value, and the cost of bought-out items should be included if they enrich the value of the goods and are supplied along with the excisable goods. The Tribunal held that the cost of bought-out items in this case is included in the assessable value. In conclusion, all the appeals were disposed of based on the above considerations.
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