CVD Liability on Wind Turbine Castings Clarified by CESTAT Chennai

Commissioner of Customs Vs Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd. (CESTAT Chennai) The case of Commissioner of Customs vs. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd. before CESTAT Chennai concerned the imposition of Countervailing Duty (CVD) on certain imported components of Wind Operated Electricity Generators (WOEG) from China. The Respondent-Importer had imported specific parts, including Conj. Gen. Cant 6 ASyn. 2 MW 0.95 50 HZ STD GP 252529-FTA, rotor lock bushings, and other pins and supports, which were components of wind turbines. The issue arose under Notification No. 1/2016-Customs (...