CESTAT Favors Berger Paints: Ethyl Benzene Recognized as Xylene Isomer in Customs Classification Dispute [Read Order]

CESTAT ruled in favor of Berger Paints, holding that Ethyl Benzene qualifies as a Xylene isomer under CTH 29024400.

By Nandan GK - On April 12, 2025 10:42 am - 2 mins read

Berger paints - CESTAT - Customs classification - TAXSCAN

In a significant ruling made by the Kolkata bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), the tribunal held that Ethyl Benzene qualifies as a Xylene isomer for the purpose of classification under CTH 29024400. Berger Paints (Appellant 1) and Krest Organics (Appellant 2) purchased chemicals, including Mixed Xylene Isomers (Dimethylbenzene), from…

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