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Section 13: Duty on pilfered goods.

The Customs Act, 1962Central Act · Act 52 of 1962

If any imported goods are pilfered after the unloading thereof and before the proper officer has made an order for clearance for home consumption or deposit in a warehouse, the importer shall not be liable to pay the duty leviable on such goods except where such goods are restored to the importer after pilferage.

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ActThe Customs Act, 1962
Section13
Marginal noteDuty on pilfered goods.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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