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1. Determination of assessable value based on transaction value. 2. Comparison of declared value with contemporaneous imports. 3. Application of Customs Valuation Rules - Rule 5 vs. Rule 6. Analysis: 1. The appeal challenged the order passed by the Collector of Customs regarding the assessable value of imported goods. The appellants imported Low Noise Black Down Converters from Hong Kong, but the Department questioned the declared value, suspecting it to be low compared to similar imports. The Department requested the manufacturer's invoice, which the appellants failed to provide. Consequently, the Department proposed to enhance the value based on similar imports and issued a show cause notice for demanding differential duty. The Collector upheld the Department's decision, rejecting the manufacturer's invoice provided by the appellants and ordering the enhancement of value to US $ 42.50 per piece FOB, along with confiscation of goods and imposition of penalties. 2. The appellants argued that the declared value should be accepted, citing their negotiating power as a large manufacturer in the industry. They highlighted previous instances where similar declared values were accepted and provided additional evidence to support their pricing. However, the Department contended that the declared value could be rejected based on evidence of contemporaneous imports at higher prices. They relied on previous tribunal decisions to support their stance. The Collector considered both arguments and upheld the decision to enhance the value based on contemporaneous imports, finding no merit in the appellants' justifications. 3. The analysis delved into the application of Customs Valuation Rules, specifically Rule 5 and Rule 6. The appellants argued that Rule 5 should have been applied for comparing transaction values of identical goods, while the Collector invoked Rule 6 directly. The Department supported the Collector's decision, emphasizing the rejection of declared value in favor of higher contemporaneous imports. The Tribunal examined the evidence presented by both parties and concluded that the assessable value should be determined based on the higher price of contemporaneous imports, supporting the Collector's decision. The penalty imposed on the appellants was reduced, considering the circumstances of the case. In conclusion, the Tribunal dismissed the appeal, affirming the Collector's decision to enhance the assessable value of the imported goods. The analysis highlighted the importance of contemporaneous imports and the rejection of declared value when evidence supports higher prices from the same manufacturer. The legal arguments regarding Customs Valuation Rules were considered, ultimately upholding the decision based on the evidence presented.
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