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1. Confiscation of imported goods due to lower declared value than the prescribed limit. 2. Interpretation of Export and Import Policy regarding import of goods without a license. Analysis: 1. The appellant imported cold roll steel sheets with a declared value lower than the prescribed limit of $392 per ton, leading to a notice of confiscation and penalty by the Commissioner. The appellant argued that as per the Export and Import Policy, goods other than prohibited items can be imported without a license and cleared with a subsequently issued license. The Tribunal noted the provisions of Paragraphs 4.15 and 7.17 of the Policy, emphasizing that the appellant had produced an advance import license subsequently and was permitted to clear the goods without duty payment. The Tribunal found that the department's acceptance of the license for duty-free clearance indicated no basis for confiscation or penalty, ultimately allowing the appeal and setting aside the impugned order. 2. The Tribunal analyzed the provisions of Paragraphs 4.15 and 7.17 of the Export and Import Policy to determine the appellant's compliance with licensing requirements for imported goods. Paragraph 4.15 allows the import of goods, except prohibited items, without a license, enabling clearance with a subsequently issued license. Similarly, Paragraph 7.17 permits the clearance of goods not yet cleared from customs against a duty-free license issued subsequently. The Tribunal highlighted the department's acknowledgment of the validity of the license issued after the goods arrived in India, reinforcing that the goods were not prohibited and did not warrant confiscation or penalty. By aligning the department's practice with the Policy's provisions, the Tribunal concluded in favor of the appellant, emphasizing the lawful clearance of the goods with a subsequent license. This judgment underscores the importance of interpreting import policies in line with established provisions to determine the legality of importation and clearance procedures. The Tribunal's analysis of the Export and Import Policy's clauses provided a clear framework for assessing the appellant's compliance with licensing requirements, ultimately leading to the allowance of the appeal and the reversal of the confiscation order and penalty imposed by the Commissioner.
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