Tribunal dismisses appeal on customs misdeclaration, upholds original order citing lack of evidence and procedural lapses.

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....Re-determination of value - Misdeclaration - ​​​​​​​reclassifying of the impugned goods - Revenue Appeal - The appeal before the Appellate Tribunal revolved around the failure to confiscate goods and impose penalties under the Customs Act, 1962. The appellant contended that the respondent had misdeclared the goods and claimed improper exemptions, while the respondent maintained that there was no misdeclaration and that procedural requirements had not been met. The Tribunal found no merit in the appellant's arguments and upheld the impugned order, emphasizing the lack of evidence of misdeclaration or evasion of duty. It also noted the absence of a show cause notice before confiscation, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.....