The case involves a dispute over the valuation of imported ...

Dispute over imported goods value resolved by Tribunal. Declared value accepted after engineer examination. Customs must justify deviations.

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July 1, 2024

The case involves a dispute over the valuation of imported goods, focusing on the rejection of the declared value and the subsequent redetermination based on a Chartered Engineer examination. The Tribunal found that there were no discrepancies in the description or quantity of the items declared, and the value was in line with the commercial invoice. The investigation based on a discrepancy in the invoice signatories did not establish overvaluation. Citing legal precedent, the Tribunal emphasized that Customs must prove any deviation from declared value with compelling reasons. The redetermination lacked transparency in methodology and lacked corroborative evidence of overpayment. Ultimately, the Tribunal set aside the redetermination, highlighting the need for adherence to Customs Act provisions in value assessment.

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