{"id":4387,"date":"2026-02-03T05:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T05:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhatiabhola.com\/?p=4387"},"modified":"2026-02-03T05:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T05:11:27","slug":"central-excise-hsns-notification-02-2026-dated-31-01-2026-amendments-to-health-security-se-national-security-cess-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhatiabhola.com\/index.php\/blog\/2026\/02\/03\/central-excise-hsns-notification-02-2026-dated-31-01-2026-amendments-to-health-security-se-national-security-cess-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Excise, HSNS Notification 02\/2026 Dated 31\/01\/2026 &#8211; Amendments to Health Security se National Security Cess Rules\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The amendment clarifies the method for determining the maximum rated speed of pouch, tin, or container packing machines by prescribing a precise formula based on RPM, gear ratio, and number of cups or funnels, ensuring uniform classification for cess purposes. 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