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Hewatele Limited v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Tax Appeal 416 of 2020) [2021] KETAT 67 (KLR) (28 May 2021) (Judgment)

[2021] KETAT 67 (KLR) Tax Appeals Tribunal
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Court
Tax Appeals Tribunal
Case number
67
Citation
[2021] KETAT 67 (KLR)
Decided
28 May 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a tax assessmentCoramKasango
Holding

Medical oxygen is classified under HS Code 2804.40.00 for VAT purposes

Facts

Hewatele Limited supplied medical oxygen and was assessed VAT by the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes. The Appellant appealed the assessment.

Issues

  1. Whether medical oxygen is classified under HS Code 30.04 or 2804.40.00 for VAT purposes

Reasoning

The Tribunal determined that medical oxygen falls under HS Code 2804.40.00 based on the WCO HS classification guide and the VAT Act.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed, Respondent's assessment upheld

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Respondent's tax assessment upheld
  • Each party bears its own costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • VAT Act
  • Tax Appeals Tribunal Act
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