2023 (6) TMI 376 - CESTAT KOLKATA

Reduction in the quantum of Redemption Fine and Penalty - Valuation of imported goods - old and used worn clothing, completely fumigated - enhancement of value - restricted goods or not - requirement of valid license for such import - HELD THAT:- This issue came up before this Tribunal in the case of VENUS TRADERS, RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL, AL-YASEEN ENTERPRISES, GLOBE INTERNATIONAL, KRISHNA EXPORT CORPORATION, PRECISION IMPEX, BMC SPINNERS PVT. LTD., SHIVAM TRADERS, LEELA WOOLEN MILLS, M.U. TEXTILES VERSUS COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORTS) MUMBAI [2018 (11) TMI 625 - CESTAT MUMBAI], wherein this Tribunal has observed that The failure of the original authority to comply with the direction in remand to disclose the margin of profit that prompted the fine and penalty, the matter would normally have to be remitted back by another remand order. However, the paucity of evidence and the negligible scope for ascertainment at this stage deters us from doing so.

The redemption fine and penalty imposed on the respondent to the tune of 10% & 5% respectively on the assessed value is sufficient. Therefore, the redemption fine and penalty confirmed by the ld. Commissioner (Appeals) are sufficient to meet the end of justice - There are no infirmity in the impugned order and the same is upheld.

The appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed.