Claim of duty drawback, refund of IGST and state levies - ...
Tribunal Stresses Legal Compliance in Export Valuation; Penal Liability Requires Evidence; Highlights Duty Drawback & Refunds.
January 29, 2024
Case Laws Customs AT
Claim of duty drawback, refund of IGST and state levies - Valuation of export goods - The Tribunal's decision underscores the importance of adhering to the legal provisions and procedures for valuation of export goods, particularly emphasizing the primary basis of transaction value for valuation, and the necessity for Customs authorities to quickly undertake necessary actions like tests or inquiries to minimize detention of goods. The decision also reflects the principle that penal liability for overvaluation cannot be fastened on exporters in the absence of substantial evidence or proper application of valuation rules. - AT
View Source