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1. Confiscation of goods under Section 111(d) and (m) of the Customs Act. 2. Determination of value of goods. 3. Validity of expert opinion on the nature of imported goods. 4. Confiscation and penalties under Sections 111(d) and 111(m) of the Customs Act. 5. Applicability of import license requirements. Analysis: 1. The Commissioner confiscated the goods under Sections 111(d) and (m) of the Customs Act but allowed redemption on payment of a fine. The appellants challenged this decision, leading to appeals before the Tribunal. 2. The imported goods were examined by an expert appraiser who classified them as new and serviceable blades and scrap. The value of the goods was determined based on previous import values from Bangalore and Mumbai Customs, leading to a dispute over the correct valuation. 3. The Tribunal analyzed the expert opinion and upheld the value determination for new blades but rejected the valuation for scrap based on the value accepted at Bangalore Customs. The Tribunal emphasized that scrap cannot be considered as second-hand goods and should be valued differently. 4. The Tribunal ruled that the goods were not liable for confiscation under Section 111(d) but upheld confiscation under Section 111(m) due to discrepancies in the declaration of goods. The redemption fine and penalties imposed were reduced or set aside based on the revised assessment. 5. It was determined that the goods did not require an import license, as they included both new blades and scrap that could be imported without a license. The Tribunal partially allowed the appeals, adjusting the fines and penalties accordingly. In conclusion, the Tribunal's judgment addressed the issues of confiscation, valuation, expert opinion, import license requirements, and penalties under the Customs Act, providing a detailed analysis and decision on each aspect of the case.
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