Re-Classification of "Hot/Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Coils - ...

Tribunal Rules on Stainless Steel Coil Reclassification, Upholds Duty Exemption Despite Lower Nickel Content.

May 7, 2024

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Re-Classification of "Hot/Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Coils - Exemption from duty - Certificate of Origin - The Tribunal noted that the appellants provided substantial evidence, including the Indian Standard IS 15997; 2012 and an email clarification from the India Stainless Steel Development Association, supporting their classification. The Tribunal found that the lower nickel content as per the Indian Standard still categorizes the steel under "Austenitic Nickel Chromium Stainless Steel", dismissing the department's reliance on other sources suggesting a higher nickel content requirement. - The Tribunal acknowledged that the denial of exemption based on the manufacturer's identity was inappropriate, as the goods met the required specifications and were accompanied by a Certificate of Origin, satisfying the conditions under the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement Rules.

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