SRF Limited Faces ₹38.49 Crore Customs Duty & Penalty Order
SRF Limited has been ordered to pay ₹38.49 Crores in customs duty and penalty, plus interest, due to alleged wrong HSN classification of imported materials. The company disputes the demand and plans to contest it legally.
While the amount is substantial, the company's management is confident in contesting the demand, suggesting the ultimate financial impact might be mitigated.
The company has been ordered to pay a significant amount in customs duty and penalty, which is a negative development.
SRF Limited has received an order from the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai -II (Imports) imposing customs duty and penalty aggregating to ₹38.49 Crores, along with applicable interest.
The action pertains to the alleged wrong HSN classification for imported raw materials and process chemicals, which consequently denied benefits of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and exemption notifications. The department also alleges wrongful availing of export incentives.
SRF Limited received this communication on January 22, 2026, at 04:02 p.m. Based on legal advice, the management is confident that the demand is not legally tenable and intends to contest it before the appropriate legal forums.
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