Classification of Iron and steel castings

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..... gs (which have not undergone machining) would be classifiable as castings of iron and steel, not elsewhere specified, under Chapter 72/73 (heading 73.07) or as parts of machinery under Chapter 84/85 of the Schedule to the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985. 2. It may be recalled that prior to 28-2-1986, instructions were issued under Board's F. No. 136/2/81-CX.4, dated 27-6-1981 to the effect that i .....

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..... give different form or shape to them, in such cases, the products would continue to be classified as castings. But if certain other processes (other than fettling) were carried out on castings, such as boring of holes or cutting to give a different form and such semi-finished or finished machine parts with identities different from simple casting comes into existence. Such articles were to be reg .....

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..... in this context, castings, in which only surface defects or excess material have been removed may not acquire a stage at which it could be said to have the essential character of the complete or finished machinery part. Further, as per interpretative rule 1, the classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings, and in this case, there is a specific heading 73.07 covering a .....

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