Tribunal Validates 25% Discount on Imported Goods, Criticizes Department for Ignoring Key Evidence in Valuation Case.

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....Valuation of imported Goods - Allowance of discount of 25% to appellant by foreign supplier - related party transaction - remittances made higher than the invoice price or not - The Tribunal criticized the department for disregarding crucial evidence, such as email communications and an amended agreement explicitly stating the 25% discount. The Tribunal found the department's dismissal of the email as an afterthought unjustified, especially considering the continuous litigation and the subsequent production of the amended agreement. Ultimately, the Tribunal ruled in favor of the appellant, acknowledging the validity of the 25% discount.....