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LCD Panels Imported as Liquid Crystal Device Panels, Attracts Nil Customs Duty: CESTAT Rules in Favour of Micromax Informatics

Update / Judgement Date

24 Oct 2024

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Excise, VAT & Custom

The Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled in favor of Micromax Informatics, stating that LCD panels imported as Liquid Crystal Device panels attract zero customs duty. The tribunal based its decision on the technical classification of the product, providing significant relief to the company by reducing its import costs. This ruling highlights the complexities involved in customs classification disputes.