The applicant requested withdrawal of an advance ruling on Red Seaweed Calcium classification before issuance, and CAAR approved the withdrawal under Regulation 20.
The Authority ruled that imported PCR diagnostic kits fall under CTH 38221990. However, exemption under customs duty for Bovine Albumin in kits was denied.
Ruling holds that coated foils and separators are classifiable as accumulator parts since they are engineered solely for lithium-ion cells. LC breakers are classified as circuit-protection apparatus, with all items eligible for notification benefits subject to conditions.
Mumbai CAAR applied the essential character test, finding that OTG kits lacking key functional components do not qualify as complete appliances, confirming classification under CTH 8516.90.00.
Renting a property to an unregistered entity for providing residential accommodation to students and professionals does not qualify for GST exemption. The registered lessor must pay 18% GST under Notification 11/2017.
CAAR held that for MOOWR-imported aluminium frames, the applicable customs duty, including ADD, is based on the ex-bond Bill of Entry date, not the original warehousing import date. Administrative circulars or FAQs cannot override statutory provisions.
The CAAR clarified that specialized Temperature Test Chambers perform physical analysis rather than electrical measurement, justifying classification under subheading 9027 89 90. The ruling emphasized alignment with HSN explanatory notes and global BTI precedents.
The ruling holds that exemption under Notification 134/94-Cus. cannot be combined with MOOWR benefits, as both schemes operate separately. Only re-export-based repair activities qualify for exemption.
CAAR held that lithium-ion cells used as replacements, scrapped during production, or found defective before use do not qualify as being used in manufacture. Such cells are treated as unutilized or defective and attract duty and interest under IGCR Rules.
CAAR held that crude rapeseed and canola oil meet statutory definition of low erucic acid oil and must be classified under 1514 11 20. It also confirmed a CEPA duty rate of 8% for 2025–26.
