CESTAT ruled that Customs House Laboratory reports were ...

Customs House Laboratory Reports Deemed Unreliable Evidence Due to Cryptic Content and Significant Delays

March 18, 2025

Case Laws Customs AT

CESTAT ruled that Customs House Laboratory reports were unreliable evidence due to cryptic content and significant delays in delivery (approximately 1-8 months after sampling). Following precedent from Moorgate Industries, the Tribunal determined the reports lacked proper testing protocols and methodology details. Since samples were drawn per International Standards but test reports were deficient, they could not justify rejection of transaction value or support additional customs duty demands. The Tribunal held that the appellant's duty payment based on transaction value was correct. All penalties were dropped and the impugned orders were set aside, with the appeal being allowed.

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CESTAT ruled that Customs House Laboratory reports were ...

Customs House Laboratory Reports Deemed Unreliable Evidence Due to Cryptic Content and Significant Delays

March 18, 2025

Case Laws Customs AT

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