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Circular No. 260/14/96-CX I am directed to say that doubts have been expressed regarding correct classification of Zinc Chrome whether under heading No. 28.41 or 32.06 of the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985. Zinc Chrome is available in 3 varieties, viz. type 1, type 2 and type 3. Whereas type 1 has got pigmentary properties, type 2 and type 3 have got anti-corrosive properties.
Circular No. 259/93/96-CX I am directed to enclose* herewith a copy of Hon”ble Supreme Court”s judgement dated 30.3.1995 [1996 (83) ELT 492 (SC)] in the case of Shree Baidyanath ayurved Bhavan Ltd. whereby the Hon”ble Court has dismissed the appeals of M/s. Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhavan Ltd. and upheld the CEGAT Orders No. 438-439/85-C dated 7.6.1985 [1985 (22) ELT 844 (Tribunal)], No. 496/85- C dated 10.7.1985 [1985 (22) ELT 175 (Tribunal)], No. 714-715/90-C dated 10.7.90 [1991] (51) ELT 502 (Tribunal)], and No. 22/91-C
Circular No. 258/92/96-CX I am directed to refer to instructions contained in Board”s letter F.No. 6/64/80-CX.1 dated 6.12.80, Circular F.No. 6/72/85-CX.1 dated 11.3.86 and Issue A of Section 37B order No. 24/14/93 dated 31.12.93 regarding the method to be followed for determining assessable value of goods captively consumed
Circular No. 257/91/96-CX The transshipment of goods from one vehicle to other vehicle (s) en route the destination (s) can be of two categories:- a) Where the entire quantity is transshipped from one vehicle to another vehicle, which may be on account of- (i) breakdowns
Circular No. 256/90/96-CX I am directed to say that a doubt has been raised on the classification of Henna Powder made out of natural henna leaves by the leaves by the process of grinding or pulverising. The Notfn. No. 13/95-CE dt. 16.3.95 exempted Henna Powder considering it classifiable under Chapter 32. After rescinding of Notfn. No. 13/95-CE vide Notfn. No. 19/96-CE dated 23.7.96, Henna Powder if classifiable under Chapter 32 has become liable to duty at 20% adv.
Circular No. 255/89/96-CX Attention is drawn to Board”s Circular No. 251/85/96-CX dated 14.10.96 relating to determination of assessable value on account of changes made in the Finance Act 1996-97.
Circular No. 254/88/96-CX I am directed to draw your attention to Board”s Circular No. 6/91 dated 11.4.91 wherein it was clarified that wax coated canvas cloth would merit classification under heading 59.06 of the Central Excise Tariff if there is formation of visible layer on the surface of the fabric and not merely a change of colour or some residue. If, on the other hand, there is no visible layer formation
Circular No. 252/87/96-CX I am directed to refer to the above mentioned subject and to say that the instructions contained in the letter F.No. 585/7/96 dated 29.8.96 of the Director General of Inspection, Customs and Central Excise, New Delhi (which has already been communicated to you) should be strictly followed.
Circular No. 252/86/96-CX Representations have been received by the Board regarding difficulties faced by the manufacturers in documentation where a consignment of capital goods like heavy machinery etc. which are first assembled by the manufacturer and are later dis- assembled only for the convenience of transport is loaded in more than one vehicle and travel separately.
Circular No. 251/85/96-CX In the Finance Act of 1996, definition of “place of removal” has been amended to included depot, consignments agent or any other place or premises from where the goods are sold by or on behalf of the assessee within its scope. However, time of removal for these other places of removal added in Section 4 shall be deemed to be the time at which such goods are cleared from the factory
