Misdeclaration of quantity rejected where supplier evidence established counting errors, so reassessment, confiscation and redemption fine were set as...
Admissibility of electronic evidence controls valuation and penalty exposure; non compliant e records and statements nullify revaluation and penalties...
Validity of suspension of a customs broker licence was assessed under the Customs Broker Licensing Regulations. Tribunal held the statutory conditions for suspension were satisfied because an inquiry was contemplated and the suspension predated or occurred during inquiry, so suspension complied with the rule for immediate action; continuation after a hearing complied with procedural requirement and recorded reasons satisfied internal instructions, resulting in upholding the suspension and dismissal of the appeal. Findings also addressed customs broker duties, due diligence failures, mis-declaration, supervision and vicarious liability for employee acts, noted as bases for disciplinary proceedings.
Validity of suspension of a customs broker licence was assessed under the Customs Broker Licensing Regulations. Tribunal held the statutory conditions for suspension were satisfied because an inquiry was contemplated and the suspension predated or occurred during inquiry, so suspension complied with the rule for immediate action; continuation after a hearing complied with procedural requirement and recorded reasons satisfied internal instructions, resulting in upholding the suspension and dismissal of the appeal. Findings also addressed customs broker duties, due diligence failures, mis-declaration, supervision and vicarious liability for employee acts, noted as bases for disciplinary proceedings.
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