Baraka Kenya Limited v Commissioner of Customs & Border Control (Appeal 419 of 2022) [2023] KETAT 586 (KLR) (29 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 586
- Citation
- [2023] KETAT 586 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2023
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a review decisionCoramMajanja, Ngugi, Nyamu, Roland, Rowlatt
Holding
The Tribunal finds the Respondent's review decision dated 9th March 2022 valid and within the statutory timelines. The Respondent's decision to disqualify the Appellant for duty remission is not justifiable.
Facts
Baraka Kenya Limited applied for duty remission for wheat consignment but was disallowed by the Commissioner of Customs & Border Control. The company filed a review application and later an appeal.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent's review decision dated 9th March 2022 is time-barred
- Whether the Respondent's decision disqualifying the Appellant for duty remission is justifiable
Reasoning
The Tribunal determined that the Appellant's review application was timely and compliant with the EACCMA. The Respondent's decision to disqualify the Appellant was not justified as the Appellant had a valid control number and the goods were imported within the remission period.
Outcome
Affirmed the Respondent's decision
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- EACCMA
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