Solutions Medical Systems Limited v Commissioner of Customs & Border Control (Tax Appeal 472 of 2020) [2021] KETAT 173 (KLR) (18 June 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 173
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 173 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a decision by the Commissioner of Customs & Border Control regarding tariff classification and short-levied taxesCoramOdunga
Holding
The Appeal is properly before the Tribunal and the correct tariff classification is 8421.29.00.
Facts
Solutions Medical Systems Limited imported haemodialysers from China, which were classified under HS Code 9018.90.00, attracting 0% import duty and 14% VAT. The Commissioner classified them under HS Code 8421.29.00, attracting 10% import duty and 14% VAT. The Appellant disputed the classification and the demand for short-levied taxes.
Issues
- Whether the Appeal is properly before the Tribunal.
- What is the correct tariff classification applicable to the haemodialysers imported by the Appellant?
- Whether the Respondent is justified in demanding short-levied taxes through its demand letter of 24th August 2020.
Reasoning
The Tribunal determined that the Appeal was filed within the 45-day period and that the haemodialysers are classified under HS Code 8421.29.00.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- EACCMA
- HS Code
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