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Declared Value of Black Pepper Imports Valid: CESTAT Quashes ₹55 Cr Customs Penalty
Update / Judgement Date
02 Oct 2025
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Sakshi Bhardwaj — WCP Legal Desk
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1 min read
Appeal Against OrderExcise, VAT & Custom
The CESTAT ruled that declared transaction value of imported black pepper was valid and could not be arbitrarily rejected. It quashed a ₹55 crore penalty imposed by Customs, underscoring adherence to WTO valuation rules and transparency in trade practices.
