Azelis Kenya Limited v Commissioner of Customs and Border Control (Tax Appeal E750 of 2023) [2025] KETAT 313 (KLR) (2 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 313
- Citation
- [2025] KETAT 313 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 May 2025
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a decision to reclassify HS codesCoramRM MUTUMA, M MAKAU, JEPHTHAH NJAGI, D.K NGALA, T VIKIRU
Holding
The Appellant's application for review was invalid due to exceeding the timelines, and the Respondent's decision to reclassify the HS codes is upheld.
Facts
Azelis Kenya Limited imported products and the Commissioner reclassified their HS codes, leading to a duty increase. The Appellant appealed the reclassification, but the Respondent declined to review the decision due to exceeding the timelines.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent was justified in invalidating the Appellant's application for review of the Commissioner's tari classification.
- Whether the Respondent was justified in reclassifying the HS codes of the Appellant's products.
Reasoning
The Appellant's application for review was not timely filed due to exceeding the 30-day deadline set by Section 229 of the EACCMA, and the Tribunal found the Appellant's application invalid.
Outcome
The Appellant's appeal is dismissed, and the Respondent's decision is upheld.
Orders
- The Appellant's appeal is dismissed.
- The Respondent's decision dated 18th September 2023 is upheld.
- The Appellant's products' HS codes are reclassified as per the Respondent's decision.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- EACCMA (Economic and Customs Management Act)
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