Appellant imported fermented and dried processed Sumatra cocoa ...

Cocoa Bean Import Denied Over Food Safety Violations, Fines Reduced on Appeal.

December 27, 2024

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Appellant imported fermented and dried processed Sumatra cocoa beans which failed to conform to IS 8865:2003 standards as per FSSAI and BIS testing. Adjudicating Authority permitted re-export on payment of Rs. 15 lakh redemption fine and Rs. 5 lakh penalty. CESTAT reduced redemption fine to Rs. 5 lakh and penalty to Rs. 2 lakh, allowing appeal.

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Appellant imported fermented and dried processed Sumatra cocoa ...

Cocoa Bean Import Denied Over Food Safety Violations, Fines Reduced on Appeal.

December 27, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

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