Brazil: Tariff increase on copper foil imports.
Description
On March 26, 2009, the Brazilian government announced a tariff increase from 0 to 12% on the ad-valorem import duty on copper foil of a thickness not exceeding 0.04 mm, Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM) tariff code 7410.11.13 (CAMEX Resolution nº 18, from March 26th, 2009) .
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? | No |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | No |
Date Discovered: 20/10/2009
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 26 Mar 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 18, from March 26th, 2009 - http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1238176007.pdf
Government Response:
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