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Transaction value cannot be rejected solely on non-statutory valuation guidelines without corroborative evidence supporting reassessment of final cust...
Cross-examination rights and corroborated evidence limit customs penalties for misdeclaration in genuine import transactions involving documented clea...
Tariff classification of vehicle gear components follows the specific gearing entry, displacing motor-vehicle parts classification and related liabili...
Validity of reassessment proceedings - Reason to believe - The tribunal found that there was sufficient "reason to believe" that income had escaped assessment due to the admissions made during the survey. They referenced section 147 and noted that reassessment was justified based on the prima facie evidence available from the survey. - The tribunal concluded that the notices under section 148 were correctly issued, considering the sworn statements and other corroborating material from the survey, such as the admission of bogus purchases.
Validity of reassessment proceedings - Reason to believe - The tribunal found that there was sufficient "reason to believe" that income had escaped assessment due to the admissions made during the survey. They referenced section 147 and noted that reassessment was justified based on the prima facie evidence available from the survey. - The tribunal concluded that the notices under section 148 were correctly issued, considering the sworn statements and other corroborating material from the survey, such as the admission of bogus purchases.
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