- DFUK appealed HMRC’s refusal of its excise duty drawback claim, arguing issues with time limits, waiver, and procedural compliance.
- HMRC rejected the claim for being out of time, improper duty-stamp obliteration, and lack of valid export documentation.
- The FTT mostly upheld HMRC’s decision, except for a small portion of the claim.
- The UT agreed with the FTT, finding HMRC acted lawfully and DFUK failed to meet substantive requirements, despite possible waiver of the time limit.
- The case underscores the strict compliance required for excise duty drawback claims, especially regarding documentation and duty-stamp procedures.
Source: rpclegal.com
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