Menengai Oil Refineries Limited v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Tax Appeal 408 of 2020) [2021] KETAT 81 (KLR) (25 June 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 81
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 81 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 June 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a tax assessmentCoramMENENGA
Holding
The Appellant did not meet the criteria for seeking prior written approval as the requirement was introduced after the importation of the parts.
Facts
The Appellant, Menengai Oil Refineries Limited, imported machinery parts that were misclassified as assembled machinery, leading to non-payment of import duty and VAT. The Respondent, Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, conducted an audit and assessed additional taxes.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant met the criteria for seeking prior written approval and if not, the Commissioner's assessment is proper
Reasoning
The Appellant submitted documentation indicating that the parts were imported as constituent parts, but the tariff heading applied was for assembled machinery. The requirement for prior written approval was not applicable as it was introduced after the importation date.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- East African Community and Customs Management Act 2004
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