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1. Interpretation of Notification No. 30/97-Cus regarding duty-free import of materials for export products. 2. Compliance with conditions of Notification No. 30/97-Cus for duty exemption. 3. Prima facie case for waiver of duty and penalty. Analysis: 1. The judgment dealt with the interpretation of Notification No. 30/97-Cus concerning duty-free import of materials for export products. The Tribunal considered the case where an applicant failed to utilize a portion of the imported polyester filament yarn in the manufacture of export products, leading to a customs duty implication. The Tribunal examined the wording of the notification and emphasized the requirement of actual use of materials in the manufacturing process to qualify for duty exemption. It distinguished this case from previous judgments involving different notification phraseology, highlighting the necessity of material use for exemption eligibility. 2. The Tribunal analyzed the compliance aspect with the conditions of Notification No. 30/97-Cus for duty exemption. It noted that the applicant did not utilize the entire quantity of duty-free imported polyester filament yarn in the export product, resulting in a customs duty liability. Despite the applicant's arguments citing other judgments and circulars, the Tribunal emphasized the importance of fulfilling the conditions specified in the notification for duty exemption eligibility. The Tribunal acknowledged a past case where the Department's contention was rejected, but clarified that the interpretation of the current notification remained unresolved and required further consideration. 3. Regarding the prima facie case for waiver of duty and penalty, the Tribunal considered the facts of the case and the lower authorities' findings on the applicant's non-compliance with notification conditions. While acknowledging the applicant's reference to a Tribunal decision favoring an assessee in a different case, the Tribunal concluded that no prima facie case existed for waiving the duty demanded under the impugned orders. However, the Tribunal recognized a prima facie case for granting a stay concerning the penalty amount. The Tribunal partially allowed the applications for stay, requiring the duty demanded along with interest to be deposited within a specified period, while staying the penalty demand until the appeal's disposal.
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