In view of the above, it has been decided that CD-Rom drives designed for working in conjunction with an ADP machine and which satisfy note 5 to Chapter 84, would merit classification under 8471.70 as storage units. Pending provisional assessments may be finalised accordingly.
Exports made from the date of this public notice may be accepted towards discharge of export obligation. Customs may allow provisional clearance of export consignment.However, the exports made in anticipation of grant of extension in EO in terms of this public notice shall be entirely on the risk and responsibility of the exporter.