The case involves a dispute over whether imported goods qualify ...

Dispute over imported goods as 'Capital Goods' for customs exemption resolved in favor of importer.

Case Laws     Customs

August 13, 2024

The case involves a dispute over whether imported goods qualify as 'Capital Goods' for exemption under a customs notification. The Revenue alleged that the imports did not meet the criteria for exemption. However, the Tribunal held that the imported goods, including parts/spares for machinery, fell within the definition of 'Capital Goods' and were eligible for exemption. The decision cited a previous case establishing the definition of 'Capital Goods' under the notification. The Tribunal noted that the goods imported were integral components of the machinery necessary for operation. The Tribunal also considered a Chartered Engineer's certificate confirming the goods' essential nature. The Tribunal found no fault in the lower authority's decision to dismiss the Revenue's appeal, upholding the benefit of the exemption for the imported 'Capital Goods'.

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