Customs order on misclassification, ~₹3.75 cr duty and penalty

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₹325.20

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₹320.00

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AI summary

V-Guard received a customs order on April 6, 2026, from the Commissioner of Customs (NS-V), JNCH, reclassifying certain imported parts. The authority confirmed a differential duty demand of ₹1.63 crore (including interest) for imports between Sept 9, 2019 and June 11, 2024. Penalties of ₹1.63 crore under Section 114A (reducible to 25% on conditions) and ₹50 lakh under Section 114AA were imposed. V-Guard is evaluating the order and intends to file an appeal before CESTAT within the prescribed time limit.

Likely market impact

Company plans to appeal at CESTAT. Total customs demand ~₹3.75 cr is small relative to V-Guard's scale; monitor appeal outcome.