Uno Minda appeal not considered by Customs authority
Uno Minda received an order from the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals-II), Chennai, stating that its appeal against a duty demand of ₹42,97,510 was not considered. The original demand, arising from alleged HSN misclassification, included interest, a penalty of ₹42,97,510, and a redemption fine of ₹10,00,000. Uno Minda intends to contest the latest order and stated there is no material impact on its financial or operational activities.

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Uno Minda has received an order from the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals-II), Chennai, stating that its appeal against a duty demand was not considered. The company, which disputes the demand of ₹42,97,510, intends to contest the order and does not anticipate any material impact on its financial or operational activities. The order was received on June 24, 2026, at 19:00 PM IST.
The dispute relates to an earlier order from the Office of Commissioner of Customs, Chennai-11, Import, alleging misclassification of HSN on imported goods. The original demand included a differential duty of ₹42,97,510, which was deposited and appropriated, interest under Section 28AA of the Customs Act, 1962, a penalty of ₹42,97,510, and a redemption fine of ₹10,00,000.
Uno Minda had filed an appeal against this initial order. However, the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals-II) has now communicated that the said appeal has not been considered. The company disclosed this development under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The table below outlines the key details of the order and the associated demands:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | The Commissioner of Customs (Appeals-II), 60-Rajaji Salai, Customs House Chennai |
| Action Taken | The appeal filed by the company was not considered by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals-II) |
| Date of Receipt | June 24, 2026, around 19:00 PM (IST) |
| Original Duty Demand | ₹42,97,510 |
| Penalty | ₹42,97,510 |
| Redemption Fine | ₹10,00,000 |
In its filing, Uno Minda clarified that it intends to contest against the order received from the appellate authority. The company further asserted that it does not anticipate any material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities as a result of this development.
Historical Stock Returns for UNO Minda
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.99% | +4.46% | +4.33% | -12.06% | +8.02% | +245.02% |
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