The central legal point established is the classification of imported goods under specific headings and the determination of whether an article is an accessory of a particular product.

Headnote:
Classification - RX copier parts-rear cover called Semi-Automatic Document Handler (SADH) - The court held that the imported article is classifiable under Chapter 90 Sub-Heading 9009.90 as an accessory of a photocopier, rejecting the appellant's claim for classification under Heading 84.79.
Fact of the Case:

The appellant imported RX copier parts-rear cover called Semi-Automatic Document Handler (SADH) and disputed its classification.
Finding of the Court:

The court found that the imported part is an accessory of a photocopier falling under Heading 90.09, in agreement with the Tribunal's view, and dismissed the appeal.
Issues: The classification of the imported article and the appellant's claim for classification under a different heading.
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was influenced by the interpretation of relevant headings and the determination that the imported part is an accessory of a photocopier falling under Heading 90.09.
Final Decision: The appeal was dismissed, and no order as to costs was made.

ORDER

1. The appellant had imported RX copier parts-rear cover called Semi-Automatic Document Handler (SADH). The question that arises is regarding the classification of the said article. The Customs, Excise and Gold (Control) Appellate Tribunal (hereinafter referred to as "the Tribunal") has held that the said article is classifiable under Chapter 90 Sub-Heading 9009.90 and has rejected the claim of the appellant that it should be classified under Heading 84.79.

2. We have heard the learned counsel for the appellant. On a perusal of the relevant headings we are in agreement with the view of the Tribunal that the part that has been imported by the appellant is an accessory of a photocopier falling under Heading 90.09. The appeal is, therefore, dismissed. No order as to costs.

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1997 Supreme(SC) 1333

SUPREME COURT OF INDIAB. N. Kirpal, S. C. Agarwal MODI XEROX LIMITED, APPELLANTVersusCOLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, BOMBAY, RESPONDENT. Civil Appeal No. 1949 of 1993,decided on October 15, 1997.

The central legal point established is the classification of imported goods under specific headings and the determination of whether an article is an accessory of a particular product.

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
B. N. Kirpal, S. C. Agarwal
MODI XEROX LIMITED, APPELLANT
Versus
COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, BOMBAY, RESPONDENT.
Civil Appeal No. 1949 of 1993,
decided on October 15, 1997.