Challenging the legality and validity of the seizure memo - ...

Court Orders Release of Seized Ethanol: Misclassified as "Laboratory Chemical," Requires Bond for Duty and Costs.

March 8, 2024

Case Laws Customs HC

Challenging the legality and validity of the seizure memo - mis-classification - imported Ethanol Absolute assessed as “Laboratory Chemical” under Customs Tariff Heading 98.02 (CTH 98.02) - The court finds no justification for withholding the goods, especially in the absence of a show cause notice or provision of the investigation report to the petitioner. - Based on the discussions and findings, the court orders the provisional release of the seized Ethanol Absolute upon the petitioner executing a bond to secure the differential duty and any consequential amounts.

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Challenging the legality and validity of the seizure memo - ...

Court Orders Release of Seized Ethanol: Misclassified as "Laboratory Chemical," Requires Bond for Duty and Costs.

March 8, 2024

Case Laws Customs HC

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