In this case the assessed company had imported goods from a related party. It did not fail to declare the relation to the exporter, but indicated in the completion of its import declarations that this relation did not influence the price. It therefore adopted the first method of customs valuation; the transaction value, to establish the basis for calculation and collection of taxes.
The authorities found evidence that the relation did influence the declared price and on that basis ruled out the use of the first method for customs valuation. In compliance with Brazilian customs legislation, the tax authorities started to evaluate the possibility of using other customs valuation methods. The second (identical goods), third (similar goods), fourth (deductive) and fifth (computed goods) methods were not found applicable, which left the sixth and final method. The sixth method is a last resort method where the tax authorities uses information and transfer prices calculated based on article 18 of Law 9,430/96 for purposes of customs valuation.
Judgement of the Administrative Court of Appeal
The court upheld the assessment issued by the authorities.
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Brazil GKN do Brasil LTDA dec 2021