Re-exported misdeclared imports attract reduced redemption fine and penalty where e-waste classification lacks conclusive supporting technical evidence.

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....Re-export of imported goods declared as mixed metal scrap but treated as e-waste warranted substantial reduction of redemption fine and penalty because the goods never entered home consumption. Classification as e-waste rested solely on a Chartered Engineer's report, which was not conclusive evidence for classification. The redemption fine and penalty were each reduced, and the challenge succeeded in part.....