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(1)For the purposes of any duty for the time being chargeable on any imported goods by reference to their value (whether [F1an] [F1EU] customs duty or not), the value of the goods shall, subject to subsection (2) below, be taken according to the rules applicable in the case of [F1EU] customs duties, and duty shall be paid on that value.
(2)In relation to an importation in the course of trade within the [F2European Union] the value of any imported goods for the purposes mentioned in subsection (1) above shall be determined on the basis of a delivery to the buyer at the port or place of importation into the United Kingdom.
(3)The Commissioners may make regulations for the purpose of giving effect to the foregoing provisions of this section, and in particular for requiring any importer or other person concerned with the importation of goods—
(a)to furnish to the Commissioners in such form as they may require, such information as is in their opinion necessary for a proper valuation of the goods; and
(b)to produce any books of account or other documents of whatever nature relating to the purchase, importation or sale of the goods by that person.
(4)If any person contravenes or fails to comply with any regulation made under subsection (3) above he shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty of [F3level 3 on the standard scale].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 6 (with art. 3(2)(3), 4(2), 6(4)(5))
F2Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 4 (with art. 3(2)(3), 4(2), 6(4)(5))
F3Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), ss. 289F, 289G and (N.I.) by S.I. 1984/703, (N.I. 3) arts. 5, 6
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 125(1) excluded (20.10.1995) by S.I. 1995/2518, reg. 118(c)(ii)
C2S. 125(2) excluded (20.10.1995) by S.I. 1995/2518, reg. 118(c)(ii)
C3S. 125(3) amended by Value Added Tax Act 1983 (c. 55, SIF 40:2), s. 24(2)
S. 125(3) modified (20.10.1995) by S.I. 1995/2518, reg. 121 (and (1.4.2000) by reg. 121(3) of that S.I. as substituted by S.I. 2000/634, reg. 6)
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