CAAR, Mumbai, ruled that imported components for assembling Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) cameras are classified as Other Parts under Customs Tariff Heading 85299090.
CAAR Mumbai classifies PV Lumens India Pvt. Ltd.’s Portable Computers/Mobile Computers under Customs Tariff 8471.30.90 as automatic data-processing machines. Smartphones classification under 8517 is rejected, emphasizing principal function as ADP over supplementary connectivity features.
CAAR Delhi ruled that Wired Remote Controllers for air-conditioning systems are classifiable under Tariff Item 8537 10 90 as electrical control consoles, not under 8415 90 00 as AC parts, based on functional and technical identity.
Samkwang India seeks advance ruling from CAAR Delhi on nil duty benefit for inputs used to manufacture Assy Case Front’ (front cover) for Samsung mobile phones under Notification 57/2017-Cus, arguing their process qualifies as ‘manufacture.
CAAR Mumbai has ruled in the matter of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited, classifying the imported ‘Forklift Drive Train’ under CTI 8431 20 10. The authority held that the custom-designed assembly is an essential part of a forklift, suitable for sole and principal use with CTH 8427 machinery.
Tamil Nadu AAR permitted withdrawal of an advance ruling application after 56th GST Council meeting rationalised tax rates, rendering applicant’s query on effluent removal charges unnecessary.
Tamil Nadu AAR rules on GST liability for K L N Sourashtra College providing hostel and food services to another higher education institution under a B2B contract, concluding the supplies are taxable at 18%.
AAR rejected applicant’s plea on classification and exemption for bio-mining services, citing Section 98(2) which bars admission when proceedings on same issue are already underway.
Tamil Nadu AAR ruled that refined rice bran oil, even if marketed as ‘lamp oil,’ retains its classification under HSN 1515 90 40 and attracts the applicable GST rate, as classification depends on essential character.
Tamil Nadu AAR ruled that ONGC’s Minimum Guaranteed Off-take (MGO) charges, levied on GAIL for short-lifting gas, are liquidated damages for breach, not liable to GST.
