Metlex (I) Pvt. Ltd. vs Commissioner Of C. Ex., New Delhi on 12 February, 2004
It is seen that the
Commissioner (Appeals) has not given any finding on this
plea. Not only this, there is no evidence to show that
before seeking classification of the goods, in question,
under sub-heading 1702 90 90, the samples drawn from
the goods had been got tested by the CRCL to confirm as
to whether the fructose content of the goods, in question,
in dry stage is 50% by weight. Just because the appellant
during period till June 2008 were paying duty on the
goods by classifying the same under sub-heading 1702
90 90, it cannot be presumed that they had accepted
that the goods, in question, conform to be description of
sugar syrup blends of sub-heading 1702 90 for which the
sugar syrup in dry stage must contain 50% by weight of
fructose. The Apex Court in the case of Metlex (I) Pvt.
Ltd. V. CCE, New Delhi reported in 2004 (165) E.L.T. 129
(S.C.) has held that filing of classification list mistakenly
dose not mean that party has to pay duty, if in law, he is
not bound to pay duty. Same view has been taken by the
Apex Court in its judgment in the case of BonanzoEngg.