Classification of imported goods - freely importable Waste Paper ...

Court Rules Against Confiscation of Imported Waste Paper Due to Lack of Evidence; Penalties Overturned.

January 31, 2022

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Classification of imported goods - freely importable Waste Paper - There are no cogent reasons with clear evidences are adduced on record by Revenue for discarding pre-shipment inspection certificate in toto. In absence of any inculpatory statements and there being no deliberate mis-declaration on the part of Appellants, confiscation of goods, and penalty are not sustainable, in the facts of these cases - the appellants are admittedly engaged in the manufacture of craft paper and other paper products and the imported goods i.e. paper waste in question is meant for use as raw material in their production. On this fact also it cannot be alleged that appellant has not imported the paper waste and something else. - AT

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Classification of imported goods - freely importable Waste Paper ...

Court Rules Against Confiscation of Imported Waste Paper Due to Lack of Evidence; Penalties Overturned.

January 31, 2022

Case Laws Customs AT

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