B.B.GUJRAL, A.J.F.D’SOUZA, S.D.JHA
Nyloprint Engravers – Appellant
Versus
Collector of Customs, Calcutta – Respondent
A.J.F. D'Souza, Member (T)
1. This appeal under Section 129(a) of the Customs Act, 1962, is directed against Order-in-Review No. 2, dated 3-7-1982/14-10-1982 passed by the Collector of Customs, Calcutta.
2. The Appellants had filed a Bill of Entry for clearance of a "Nyloprint Wash-out Unit" which was assessed under Heading 84.34 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 at 40% plus 10% plus CVD 8% by the Assistant Collector of Customs, Appraising Group IV by his Order dated 20-5-1982 and duty was paid on 28-5-1982. Subsequently, under re-examination of the classification along with the catalogue, it was found that the goods appeared to be assessable under Heading 90.10 and review proceedings were initiated by the Collector under Section 130(2) of the Customs Act, 1962. The importer waived his right to Show Cause Notice and was granted a personal hearing. Thereafter, the Collector passed the impugned order. He found that the Flat Exposure Unit "of the exposure machine is used to expose Nyloprint plates to ultra violet rays by being placed in contact with negatives so that the surface exposed to such a light got hardened and became insoluble". The un-hardened (non-exposed) portions of the
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