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Classification of imported goods under Heading 98.06, Customs Notification No. 69/87, and exclusion criteria for concessional benefits. Analysis: The case involves a Revenue appeal against an order passed by the Collector (Appeals), Customs, Madras, regarding the classification of imported goods declared as "springs for use with valves" under Heading 98.06 read with Customs Notification No. 69/87. The Assistant Collector excluded the goods from Chapter 84 based on interpretative rules, leading to a dispute over the classification. The appellants argued that the springs were imported without match machined washers, as they had developed the know-how to manufacture the washers domestically. They relied on previous CEGAT decisions to support their claim that the goods should be classified under Heading 98.06. The Collector, considering the earlier orders, directed the assessment under Customs Notification No. 69/87. The Revenue contested the order, arguing that the goods did not qualify for concessional benefits under Customs Notification No. 69/87 based on specific exclusion criteria. However, they accepted the classification under Heading 9806.00. The appellate tribunal heard arguments from both sides, with the Revenue focusing on the grounds presented in the appeal memo. The appellant's advocate contended that the imported springs were designed specifically for use with a particular valve, making them ineligible for general use classification. He referenced relevant legal provisions and technical documentation to support the argument that the goods should be classified along with the main item under Chapter 84. The tribunal noted that the Revenue did not dispute the classification under Chapter Heading 9806 but contested the benefit of Notification No. 69/87. They analyzed the exclusion criteria and determined that the goods fell within the scope of Chapter 84, supporting the Collector's decision. A detailed technical write-up provided insights into the specialized nature of the springs designed for specific valves and set pressure ranges. The tribunal considered this information along with legal precedents and concluded that the springs were tailored for particular valves, sizes, and pressure ranges, justifying their classification under Chapter 84 and Heading 98.06. They found no legal flaws in the Collector's decision and upheld the order, dismissing the Revenue's appeal. In conclusion, the judgment clarifies the classification of imported goods under relevant headings and notifications, emphasizing the specialized nature of the springs for specific valve applications. The tribunal's decision aligns with legal interpretations and technical specifications, supporting the Collector's assessment under Chapter 84 and Customs Notification No. 69/87.
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