The CBEC is likely to serve a Rs 650-crore (Rs 6.5 billion) show-cause notice to luxury car maker BMW alleging that it imported semi-knocked down cars but paid duty for completely-knocked down car units.
"The department believes that BMW imported semi-knocked down (SKD) cars but paid duty for completely-knocked down (CKD)
The customs duties on SKD and CKD are 30 per cent 10 per cent, respectively.
When contacted for comment, BMW India spokesperson said, "An inspection is in process by the authorities at BMW Plant in Chennai. We are co-operating with the authorities in the inspection process."
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