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Cite as: [2003] UKVAT(Excise) E597, [2003] UKVAT(Excise) E00597

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Decision Summary Information

Decision Number: e/00597
 
Appellant: Roger Alan Upton
 
Respondent: The Commissioners of Customs & Excise
 
Chairmen / Special
Commissioners:
MICHAEL s JOHNSON
 
Date of Decision: 19.12.2003
 
Main Category: EXCISE DUTY RESTORATION OF VEHICLE (see also EXCISE APPEAL)
Main Subcategory: Dismissed on facts
 
Notes:  
EXCISE DUTY - excise goods and truck transporting goods seized at Dover on return to UK - truck restored on payment of fee in the amount of duty sought to be evaded - goods condemned as forfeit by the court - appellant contending before tribunal that goods purchased in Belgium for his own use - attempted deception found to have been practised by appellant with a view to evasion of duty - held on facts to be reasonable for Customs review officer to conclude that vehicle should not be restored save on payment of fee in the amount of the duty sought to be evaded - appeal dismissed
 
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