CB License Suspension Upheld as Broker Failed Due Diligence in Narcotics Case: CESTAT Ahmedabad

Saarthee Shipping Co Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Ahmedabad) The appeal concerned suspension of a Customs Broker (CB) licence under the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations (CBLR), 2018 in connection with illegal import of heroin concealed in a consignment declared as semi-processed talc stone. The appellant, acting as a Customs Broker, had processed import documents and filed the bill of entry for the consignment. Based on scanning at Mundra port, the container was flagged for mismatch and marked for 100% examination; however, only one package was examined. The matter was investigated ...