References: [2005] UKVAT-Excise E00923
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Excs EXCISE DUTY – restoration of excise goods and motor vehicle – strong circumstantial case to support a finding of commercial importation – Appellant stated his job was in jeopardy because he could not get to work on time without his vehicle – Appellant failed to explain the position regarding the other vehicle registered in his name – no exceptional hardship – the offer of restoration of the vehicle on payment of a fee was proportionate – review decision reasonable – appeal dismissed