Valuation of imported goods - stamping foils - rejection of ...
Tribunal Rules in Favor of Importer in Stamping Foils Valuation Dispute, Rejects Department's Use of Proforma Invoices.
March 20, 2024
Case Laws Customs AT
Valuation of imported goods - stamping foils - rejection of declared value - The tribunal found that the department's reliance on proforma invoices for A-grade goods was misplaced, given the appellant's importation of B and C-grade goods. The tribunal also recognized the appellant's submission of contemporaneous import data supporting their declared values. - The tribunal concurred with the appellant that there was no evidence of extra payment to the foreign supplier beyond the invoice values. - Tribunal held that the appellant's declared values were justified, and the initial inculpatory statement could not be relied upon due to the coercive circumstances under which it was obtained.
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