Representations have been received in the Board to clarify whether barging/lighterage charges are includable in the assessable value of the imported goods as “extended cost of transportation” under Rule 9(2)(a) of the Customs Valuation Rules, 1988 or the same are covered under the 1% “landing charges” levied by the Department under Rule 9(2)(b) of the Customs Valuation Rules, 1988.
