Release of gold jewelry seized - A harmonious reading of the ...

Court Rules on Seized Gold Jewelry: Restricted Goods Can Be Released for Market Value Under Foreign Trade Act & Sec 125 Customs Act.

August 19, 2023

Case Laws Customs HC

Release of gold jewelry seized - A harmonious reading of the statutory provisions of the Foreign Trade Act and Section 125 of the Customs Act will therefore not detract from the redemption of such restricted goods imported without authorization upon payment of the market value. There will exist a fundamental distinction between what is prohibited and what is restricted. - HC

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Release of gold jewelry seized - A harmonious reading of the ...

Court Rules on Seized Gold Jewelry: Restricted Goods Can Be Released for Market Value Under Foreign Trade Act & Sec 125 Customs Act.

August 19, 2023

Case Laws Customs HC

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