https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=78948 The case involves the valuation of ship spares received via courier by the appellant, an agent for a vessel in need of urgent repairs. The appellant submitted a commercial invoice upon Customs request. The Tribunal found no intent to evade duty or fraudulent activity. The goods were eligible for duty exemption under Notification 12/2012 due to the vessel's registration in India during the contract period. Confiscation and penalties were deemed excessive for a technical breach during an emergency. The Tribunal set aside fines and penalties, allowing verification of duty exemption eligibility. The appeal was disposed of accordingly. en-us Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:08:55 +0530 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:08:55 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=78948 The case involves the valuation of ship spares received via courier by the appellant, an agent for a vessel in need of urgent repairs. The appellant submitted a commercial invoice upon Customs request. The Tribunal found no intent to evade duty or fraudulent activity. The goods were eligible for duty exemption under Notification 12/2012 due to the vessel's registration in India during the contract period. Confiscation and penalties were deemed excessive for a technical breach during an emergency. The Tribunal set aside fines and penalties, allowing verification of duty exemption eligibility. The appeal was disposed of accordingly. Highlights Customs Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:08:55 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=78948