Tonernews.com, August 9, 2026. USA
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Xerox India has secured a major legal victory after the Supreme Court of India ruled that the company’s practice of grouping, unpacking, configuring, and supplying imported photocopier modules does not constitute “manufacture” under the Central Excise Act, eliminating a ₹17.86 crore (approximately US$2.1 million) excise tax demand by the Revenue. The Court upheld earlier CESTAT rulings, finding that Xerox merely customized and assembled imported components to meet customer requirements without creating a new commercially distinct product with a different name, character, or use. The landmark decision strengthens legal protections for businesses involved in importing, kitting, configuring, and distributing technology equipment, while providing important clarity on when excise duty applies under Indian tax law. The ruling is expected to influence future tax disputes involving photocopiers, printers, office technology, electronics, medical devices, and other industries that customize imported products before delivery.
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