2026-VIL-1427-CESTAT-CHE-CU
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Customs – Classification of Classification of Body Control Module (BCM) and Integrated Body Unit (IBU) – Electronic Control Units – Appellant classified goods under CTH 9032 8910 claiming concessional duty under Notifications No. 152/2009 and 50/2017 – Revenue took view that goods were not automatic regulators of heading 9032 but constituted parts and accessories of motor vehicles, specifically body control systems classifiable under CTH 8708 9900 – Whether BCM and IBU are classifiable as automatic regulating or controlling instruments under CTH 9032 8910 or as parts and accessories of motor vehicles under CTH 8708 9900 – HELD – BCM and IBU are sophisticated automotive electronic control systems that receive sensor inputs, process them through microprocessor, and control actuators while functioning as power distribution centre and communication gateway. These goods actively regulate vehicle functions by comparing sensor inputs with preset values and issuing control commands; they are not mere programmable logic controllers but programmable process controllers that continuously monitor and regulate variables. They satisfy description of automatic regulating apparatus under Note 7(b) to Chapter 90 and are appropriately classifiable under CTH 9032 8910 – The functional description clearly states impugned goods are multi-faceted electronic components supporting monitoring, controlling and regulating automotive body electronics without human interface, making them automatic in nature. This conclusion is binding as per Tribunal order in appellant's own case; Revenue has not placed any judgment or order of superior judicial forum reversing or modifying said order; judicial discipline requires following said order – Classification under CTH 9032 8910 stands concluded – The impugned order confirming duty demand with interest is set aside and the appeal is allowed - Customs – Classification of Electronic Control Units – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System – Appellant classified goods under CTH 9032 8910; Revenue proposed classification under CTH 8708 9900 – Whether TPMS is classifiable as automatic regulating apparatus under CTH 9032 8910 or as parts and accessories of motor vehicles under CTH 8708 9900 – HELD – TPMS continuously monitors tyre pressure and provides real-time safety regulation; it autonomously regulates functions by measuring variables and issuing electrical impulses to maintain desired values – TPMS satisfies description of automatic regulating apparatus under Heading 9032 and Chapter 90 Notes; it performs automatic control functions and is not mere data processor – Neither SCN nor impugned order sets out functional characteristics of TPMS as part of foundational facts necessary to justify proposed classification under Tariff Item 8708 9900; impugned order contains little independent analysis of nature, functions or basis for classification – Classification of each Electronic Control Unit must be considered separately based on its specific functions; Revenue failed to discharge burden of establishing proposed classification under Tariff Item 8708 9900 – Burden of proof in classification matters lies squarely upon Revenue; if Department intends to classify goods under heading different from that claimed by assessee, Department must adduce proper evidence and discharge burden of proof – TPMS is appropriately classifiable under CTH 9032 8910 as claimed by Appellant - Customs – Demand of differential customs duty – Classification determines rate of duty and chargeability – Appellant classified goods under CTH 9032 8910 and claimed concessional duty; Revenue proposed higher duty by reclassifying under CTH 8708 9900 – Demand of differential customs duty with interest and confiscation, penalty proposed – Whether differential duty demand can be sustained when classification proposed by Revenue is not established – HELD – Classification of goods is matter relating to chargeability and burden of proof is squarely upon Revenue – Demand of differential duty with interest cannot be sustained when Revenue fails to discharge burden of establishing its proposed classification – Since BCM, IBU and TPMS stand classifiable under CTH 9032 8910, the differential duty demand cannot be sustained.
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