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Classification of Micro/Mini SD Cards – CBEC Clarifies

DOUBTS have been raised as regards the classification of Micro / Mini SD Cards in the Sub-heading 852351, which covers Semiconductor media, Solid – state non-volatile storage devices or the Sub-heading 852352, which applies to Semiconductor media, Smart cards. The matter was also deliberated upon in the Bangalore 2011 Conference of Chief Commissioners of Customs.

Board clarifies that Micro / Mini SD Cards are correctly classified in Sub-heading 8523.51 as Semiconductor media, solid-state, non-volatile data storage devices by application of General Rules for Interpretation of Import Tariff

Circular No. , Dated: May 01, 2012

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