Redemption fine and penalty threshold: aggregate both amounts to determine whether departmental appeals may proceed under customs rules. Clarifies that although redemption fine (a charge on goods) is distinct from penalty (personal), both arise from Customs Act violations and must be treated identically for the Department's monetary threshold for appeals. If redemption fine alone exceeds the prescribed limit, appeals may be filed; if redemption fine and penalty are both disputed, their amounts must be aggregated and, if the combined total exceeds the threshold, the Department may litigate further. This Instruction modifies the prior guidance accordingly.