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Subject : Central Excise-Classification of Prickly Heat Powder whether under Chapter 30 or 33 - Clarification regarding
I am directed
to invite your kind attention to the instructions contained in Board's
Circular No. 1/93-CX.3 dated 17.3.1993 whereby classification of prickly
heat powder manufactured under the brand names of 'Nycil', 'Shower to Shower'
and 'Johnsons' was decided as under :
Nycil | Heading No 30.04 |
Shower to Shower | Heading No 33.04 |
Johnsons | Heading No 33.04 |
"Nycil" Prickly Heat Powder | |
i) Chlorophenesin | 1% |
ii) Boric Acid | 5% |
iii) Zinc Oxide | 16% |
iv) Starch | 51% |
v) Talc Purified to 100% | |
"Shower to Shower" Prickly Heat Powder | |
i) Salicylic Acid | 1.5% |
ii) Boric Acid | 5% |
iii) Zinc Oxide | 10% |
iv) Perfumed Talc base | |
"Johnsons" Prickly Heat Powder | |
i) Salicylic Acid | 08% |
ii) Boric Acid | 5% |
iii) Talc base of Hydrous Magnesium silicate |
4. The Central Board of Excise and Customs has carefully considered the issue of classification of Prickly Heat Powder and has accepted the recommendations of PAC. Accordingly a Section 37-B Order is being issued. The circular dated 17.3.93 referred above stands rescinded.