Brazil: additional tariff reduction for capital goods and computing machinery and telecommunication equipment and apparatus
Description
On March 25th, 2010, the Brazilian government announced additional tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty to 2% for 168 capital goods and 4 goods classified as computing machinery and telecommunication equipment and apparatus, classified under the chapters: 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90 and 94 of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM) tariff code.
In addition to this measure, on April 30th, 2010, the Brazilian government decided to reduce to 0% the ad-valorem import duty of 17 tariff lines classified as computing machinery and telecommunication equipment and apparatus listed in the resolution of CAMEX Resolution nº 18, from March 25th, 2010.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | No |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | No |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | No |
| Was such evidence identified? | No |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | No |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | No |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | No |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | Yes |
Date Discovered: 26/03/2010
Implemented: No
Date of inception: 26 Mar 2010
Duration: 9 months
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 17, from March 25th, 2010 http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1269608083.pdf
CAMEX Resolution nº 18, from March 25th, 2010 http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1269607593.pdf
CAMEX Resolution nº 27, from April 30th, 2010 http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1272894231.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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