LG Electronics India Faces Customs Duty Order of ₹31.7 Crore
LG Electronics India Limited has received an order from the Commissioner of Customs (Adjudication), Mumbai, demanding ₹31.7 crore in differential duty for imported digital signage. The order also includes a ₹15 crore redemption fine and penalties totaling ₹31.7 crore. The company plans to appeal the decision, expecting no significant operational impact.
While the company states the impact is not expected to be significant on operations, the total financial demand, including duty, fine, and penalties, is substantial, warranting a medium impact assessment.
The company has been issued a significant demand for differential duty, fines, and penalties by the customs authority, which is a negative development.
LG Electronics India Limited (LGEIL) has received an Order in Original (OIO) from the Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Adjudication), Mumbai, dated January 29, 2026. The order pertains to the denial of Customs Duty Exemption Benefit for the import of digital signage and its parts.
The total differential duty demanded amounts to ₹31,69,58,686. After deducting a voluntary payment of ₹4,88,42,522 (including ₹4,28,96,312 for differential duty and ₹59,46,210 for interest), the actual demand stands at ₹27,40,62,374.
Additionally, the order includes a Redemption Fine of ₹15,00,00,000 under Section 125(1) of the Customs Act, 1962. Penalties have also been imposed: ₹31,69,58,686 along with applicable interest under Section 114A, and ₹15,00,00,000 under Section 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962.
LG Electronics India Limited received this communication on January 30, 2026. The company's management assesses that the matter is not expected to have a significant impact on its operations. LGEIL intends to file an appeal before the appropriate Appellate/Judicial Authorities.
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