TMI Blog1999 (3) TMI 345X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... : Shri R.G. Seth, Advocate, for the Appellant. Shri S.K. Das, DR, for the Respondents. [Order per : Jyoti Balasundaram, Member (J)]. - The dispute in the above appeal relates to classification of following Cationic Surface Softeners for softening of textiles and treating of leather : 1. Sapamin OC 2. Sapamin OC liquid 3. Sapamin P 4. Irgamin 1281 2. The appellant ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... order, classification list No. 105/90-91 was approved under Chapter 38. Subsequently, the appellants filed another classification list bearing No. 112/91-92 effective from 28-8-1991 under Heading 38.09 which was approved by the Assistant Commissioner on 18-9-1991. 3. The Department filed an appeal under Section 35E(2) against the approval of classification list No. 105/90-91 in respect of th ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ok). In this report, he has held that the main softening effect of the product is derived from a non-surface active reaction product aided by a small amount of surface active agent which is externally added, and since the softener is thus not based upon an OSAA, it falls outside the purview of Chapter 34. He has noted that the requirement of reduction of surface tension of water to 44 d/cm or less ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... t the report is incorrect and have not substantiated this claim. The Chemical Examiner's report is to be given preference over the opinion of Prof. Subramaniam whose opinion is a general one, and is not based on actual testing of the samples of the products. The appellants had also furnished the opinion of Dr. V.A. Shenai of Bombay University who confirmed that the products in dispute were finishi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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