Switchgear Limited v Commissioner of Customs & Border Control (Appeal 637 of 2021) [2023] KETAT 129 (KLR) (Civ) (17 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 129
- Citation
- [2023] KETAT 129 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2023
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a review decisionCoramERIC N. WAFULA, ROBERT M. MUTUMA, ROBERT M. MUTUMA, ROBERT M. MUTUMA, EDWIN K CHELUGET
Holding
The Appeal is allowed, the Respondent’s review decisions are set aside
Facts
Switchgear Limited imported wall cabinet, mounted enclosure with mounting plate, entry no 2020ICD282533, declared under HS code 8538.10.00, which was classified as furniture under HS code 9403.20.00 by the Respondent.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent rightfully classified the Appellant’s goods under HS Code 9403.20.00 instead of HS Code 8538.10.00
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the goods should be classified under HS code 8538.10.00, which deals with electrical machinery and equipment, rather than HS code 9403.20.00, which deals with furniture.
Outcome
The Appeal is allowed
Orders
- The Respondent’s review decisions dated 17th June and July 23, 2021 be and are hereby set aside
- Each party to bear its own costs
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