Customs Brokers Not Liable for FCL Contents Without Misdeclaration Knowledge

Sarajdeep Logistics Pvt Ltd Vs Principal Commissioner of Customs (General) (CESTAT Mumbai) Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai, has overturned an order by the Principal Commissioner of Customs (General), Mumbai, which had revoked the customs broker license of M/s Sarajdeep Logistics Pvt Ltd. The order also included the forfeiture of the security deposit and the imposition of a penalty of ₹ 50,000 under the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018. The proceedings against Sarajdeep Logistics were initiated following the examination of imported “assorte...