Is the export “price” for used machines mentioned in the commercial invoice accepted by Customs in India as realistic “value” for Custom clearance?
No- as mentioned above, Customs or any other Central or State Government authority may avail of services of Inspection and Certification Agencies in Appendix 5 of the HBP v1, for certifying residual life as well as valuation / purchase price of capital good. Ravi Energie Inc. being an Agency enlisted in Appendix-5 and as Ravi Energie has Chartered Engineers on panel as professionals and can certify both.