Restricted second-hand goods remain redeemable when absolute confiscation lacks specific reasons, and penalties must follow the applicable import prov...
Concurrent factual findings established that the appellant had transferred title to the imported goods and was not their owner. The goods were consigned to fictitious importing firms lacking importer-exporter codes and were routed without proper banking channels, supporting findings of systematic fraud and illegal importation. These factual findings warranted confiscation and penalty and did not raise a substantial question of law. Confiscation, refusal of re-shipment and penalty were sustained, and the customs appeal was dismissed.
Concurrent factual findings established that the appellant had transferred title to the imported goods and was not their owner. The goods were consigned to fictitious importing firms lacking importer-exporter codes and were routed without proper banking channels, supporting findings of systematic fraud and illegal importation. These factual findings warranted confiscation and penalty and did not raise a substantial question of law. Confiscation, refusal of re-shipment and penalty were sustained, and the customs appeal was dismissed.
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