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Issues: Duty liabilities on destruction of rejected rubber gaskets in the context of EOU de-bonding.
Analysis: 1. The appellants, a 100% EOU, sought de-bonding and permission was granted in December 1998. The case involves duty liabilities concerning the destruction of rejected rubber gaskets within the bonded premises. The gaskets were damaged during the manufacturing process or while in the EOU's premises. The Development Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner granted permission for destruction, but a show cause notice was issued demanding duty of Rs. 25,88,889 on the imported gaskets not used for the declared purpose. The Commissioner confirmed the duty demand and interest on the duty payable due to warehousing the gaskets beyond the permitted period. 2. The Tribunal found that the gaskets for destruction were a small percentage of rejects, reported to the authorities. Customs Notifications 13/81 and 53/97 allow for such destruction without duty imposition. The Commissioner did not impose a penalty as there was no misinformation provided. The permission for destruction was granted under Section 65(2)(a), limiting duty on the damaged goods. The Customs Notification provisions align with Section 65(2a), and the duty demands and withdrawal of destruction permission were deemed unjustified. The Tribunal referred to a previous decision supporting the appellants' case. 3. Consequently, the Tribunal set aside the Commissioner's order, allowing the appeal and directing the appellants to choose between paying duty applicable to waste rubber or re-exporting the gaskets without duty or interest. The appellants were granted the same options as per the law and Board's circular, emphasizing their free choice in this matter. The Tribunal's decision provided clarity on duty liabilities in the context of destruction of rejected goods during EOU de-bonding, ensuring fairness and adherence to relevant customs provisions.
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