2026-VIL-1466-CESTAT-DEL-CU
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Customs - Classification of Laptop LCD Panels - CTH 8473 vs CTH 8524 - Appellant importer imported laptop LCD panels (LED backlight) claiming classification under CTH 84733099 attracting nil Basic Customs Duty. Department held goods are flat panel display modules classifiable under CTH 85241100 attracting 15% BCD - Appellant submitted goods have no video-converting components and are specifically designed for laptop use. Chartered Engineer report indicated goods are LED displays - Whether laptop LCD panels without video-converting components are classifiable under CTH 8473 as parts of data processing machines or under CTH 8524 as flat panel display modules - HELD - Classification of imported goods must be based on objective characteristics and identity of goods at time of import and not on eventual end use - Chapter Note 7 of Chapter 85 provides that flat panel display modules designed to be incorporated into articles of other headings shall be classified under CTH 8524 and such heading shall take precedence over any other heading provided the display modules are not equipped with components for converting video signals. Once goods satisfy the specific description of flat panel display modules they must be classified under the specific heading rather than under general heading of parts and accessories - The appellant's own statement and letter confirm that imported goods are not equipped with components for converting video signals like scalar IC, decoder IC or application processor. Goods retain independent identity as flat panel display module. End use with computer cannot be criteria for classification when goods are not integrated and presented separately - General Rule 1 stands satisfied in favour of CTH 8524. Flat panel display modules whether LCD or LED are classifiable under CTH 8524 which attracts 15% BCD. Differential duty of customs has been correctly demanded and confirmed – The demand for differential duty is upheld and the appeal is dismissed
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