CESTAT Directs Reconsideration of BIS Compliance Dispute Over Sanitary Napkin Imports

Urban Essentials India Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs (Imports) (CESTAT Chennai) The appeal before CESTAT Chennai arose from an Order-in-Original dated 22.08.2025, whereby the Commissioner ordered confiscation of imported sanitary napkins, sanitary towels, and panty liners under Section 111(d) of the Customs Act, 1962, imposed redemption fine for re-export, and levied penalty under Section 112(a)(i). The dispute concerned imports made by the appellant through Bills of Entry dated 31.03.2025 and 05.06.2025 in respect of goods sourced from a Chinese supplier. The Department relied upon the M...