CESTAT Chennai held that when an importer has voluntarily accepted the enhanced value without any protest then he is precluded from challenging the same. Thus, order upheld to the extent of duty demand. Whereas, confiscation, fine and penalty set aside.
CESTAT Chennai rules that declared import values cannot be rejected solely based on NIDB data without valid reasons or supporting evidence.
CESTAT Chennai held that a proforma invoice is in the nature of a quotation or offer and hence does not constitute valid basis for enhancement of value of the imported goods. Enhancement set aside since there is no evidence to show that there is flow back of amount.
CESTAT Chennai held that denying substantial benefits only for technical errors would not do justice to the appellant. Thus, technical error in Certificate of Origin cannot result in denial of concessional rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD).
CESTAT Chennai upheld the order directing fixation of brand rates of duty drawback for drawback of duties suffered on inputs used in exports of cotton denim fabrics as no efforts made by revenue to negate the findings of appellate authority.
M/s. Hyundai Motor India Limited, Kanchipuram (HMIL), are engaged in the manufacture of passenger motor cars, under the brand name of “Hyundai”. They import various parts and accessories of passenger motor cars through Chennai ports.
CESTAT Chennai held that denial of refund claim related to cenvat credit of service tax under RCM by invoking provisions of Section 142(8) of the CGST Act is cannot be justified. Accordingly, order rejected refund claim set aside.
CESTAT rules procedural lapses insufficient to deny SAD refund if taxes are paid, upholding Noritsu India’s claim on imported photofinishing equipment.
CESTAT Chennai held that no customs duty could be demanded on the material intended for use in the factory, however, were destroyed by fire accident. Accordingly, duty demand not sustained.
CESTAT Chennai held that enhancement of transaction value solely on the basis of NIDB data, without determining how imported goods are comparable and contemporaneous, not justified. Hence, order set aside.