Unless otherwise
provided in this Chapter, the dutiable value of a dutiable transaction is
—
(a) the
consideration for the dutiable transaction; or
(b) the
unencumbered value of the dutiable property the subject of the transaction
when liability for duty on the transaction arises if —
(i)
there is no consideration for the transaction; or
(ii)
the consideration cannot be ascertained when liability
for duty on the transaction arises; or
(iii)
the unencumbered value is greater than the consideration
for the transaction.