GOVERNMEN OF PAKISTAN

APPRAISEMENT COLLETORATE

CUSTOM HOUSE, KARACHI

NO. PCT/05/2001-APPG                                                                                                                                              Dated: 06-06-2001

NO.  SI/984/2000AFU 

PUBLIC NOTICE NO.09 /2001. APPG. 

SUB:  CLASSIFICATION OF REDOX CAPSULE.

            A dispute regarding classification of “Redox” capsule came up for discussion in the PCT Committee.

 2.         As per record and the representation made by the importer before the PCT Committee the goods are preparation of Vitamins & natural concentrates for reducing cholesterol and High Blood pressure, and for prevention of Cancers & Cardiovascular diseases. The assessment has been claimed by the importer under the PCT heading 30.04, stressing that the goods have therapeutic as well as prophylactic uses.

 3.         The PCT Committee observed that product namely “Redox is in the form of soft Gel Capsules based on antioxidants, pro-vitamins and natural concentrates which are used to improve the general health of a person. The packing box produced before the Committee as sample itself indicates that the goods are “Not to be used as medicine”. This fact was accepted by the representative of the importer himself. It was further observed that “Redox” has no use for the treatment of any specific disease. It has a general use to improve the health of a person. The product therefore, may be termed as “food supplement” for the purpose of maintaining health and no medicinal use can be attributed to the same. In terms of Explanatory Notes to heading 30.04 (page 470), such type of preparations are excluded and are classified under PCT heading 21.06.

 4.         The PCT Committee has therefore decided that the product namely “Redox” is correctly classified under PCT heading 2106.9000. This is for information of all concerned.                                      

  (Signed by)

(SHAHID AHMAD)

    COLLECTOR

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