Goods Not Unloaded and Re-Exported Don't Qualify as 'Imported' Under Customs Act, Unjust Enrichment Doesn't Apply.

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....The CESTAT held that goods not unloaded and exported back do not qualify as 'imported goods' under the Customs Act, 1962. The principle of unjust enrichment does not apply to such goods that were not unloaded and were exported back. The refund claim of customs duty paid on the quantity of goods not unloaded needs to be examined afresh without considering unjust enrichment. The matter was remanded to the Commissioner (Appeals) for fresh adjudication.....