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1. Whether the lump sum payment for technical documentation and drawings should be added to the transaction value under Rule 9(1)(c) of the Customs Valuation Rules. Analysis: The appellate tribunal examined the contention of the Revenue regarding the lump sum payment of Japanese Yen 50,000,000 made by the assessees for technical documentation and drawings under an agreement with two entities. The tribunal carefully reviewed the Master Technical License and Distribution Agreement dated 22-12-1999, focusing on clauses 1.1, 1.8, and 1.9 of the Agreement. The tribunal noted that the Technical Assistance, as defined in the agreement, was limited to the substantial technologies of the Licensed Products and excluded basics of surrounding technologies. The tribunal emphasized that the payment made by the assessees was not in relation to the imported goods but only in relation to the final products to be manufactured in India. Despite the arguments presented by the Joint Commissioner of Customs, the tribunal found no clause in the agreement establishing that the payment was related to the imported goods. Consequently, the tribunal accepted the assessees' contention that the payment for technical documentation and drawings should not be added to the price under Rule 9(1)(c) of the Customs Valuation Rules. As a result, the impugned order was set aside, and the appeal was allowed. This judgment highlights the importance of analyzing the specific terms and clauses of agreements in customs valuation cases to determine the nature of payments and their relation to imported goods. It underscores the need for a clear nexus between payments and imported goods for them to be considered addable under relevant valuation rules. The tribunal's decision showcases a meticulous examination of contractual provisions to ascertain the purpose and scope of payments, emphasizing the significance of legal interpretation in customs valuation disputes.
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