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CESTAT ruled on classifying old garments as per Customs Tariff Act. Upheld classification & valuation, penalty.
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....The Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) addressed the issue of classifying imported goods as worn clothing under Customs Tariff Item No. 6309 90 00. The Tribunal upheld the classification of the goods as 'old and used garments' under Customs Tariff Heading 6309, rejecting the Revenue's claim for reclassification. The valuation of the goods at US$ 0.60 per kg (CIF) was found appropriate, with the adjudicating authority's enhancement from US$ 0.55 upheld. The redemption fine and penalty imposed were deemed sufficient, leading to the dismissal of the Revenue's appeal. The Tribunal found no errors in the impugned order and upheld it.....