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2015 (12) TMI 429 - AT - Customs


Issues:
1. Appeal against order of Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) regarding imposition of Anti-dumping duty on imported goods.

Analysis:
The appellant, M/s. Choice International, imported 'Fluorescent Lamps' from M/s. Stride Promotion (P) Ltd., Singapore, shipped from Shanghai, China. The department imposed Anti-dumping duty on CFLs originating from China or Hongkong to India. Despite multiple hearing dates and notices, the appellant failed to appear. The Ld. AR presented submissions, emphasizing that the imported goods were confirmed as CFLs from China by the Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL), Kolkata. The Commissioner (Appeals) had already waived fines and penalties. The Tribunal upheld the impugned order, concluding that the goods were CFLs chargeable to Anti-dumping duty. The appeal was rejected on merits due to the appellant's non-appearance and the Commissioner's findings.

This judgment highlights the importance of responding to legal proceedings and presenting a defense. The Tribunal considered the test report confirming the nature and origin of the imported goods, reinforcing the imposition of Anti-dumping duty. The Commissioner's decision to waive fines and penalties was upheld, indicating a fair consideration of the case. The Tribunal's decision to proceed ex-parte due to the appellant's repeated non-appearance underscores the necessity of active participation in legal matters. The rejection of the appeal on merits signifies the Tribunal's adherence to established regulations and findings in the case.

 

 

 

 

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