Brazil: tariff increase for pigments & preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80%/more by weight of titanium dioxide calc. on the dry matter
Description
On December 27th 2010, the Brazilian government announced the exclusion of the product code 3206.11.19, classified under the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM), from the list of exceptions of the Common External tariff. The product is now back to its original rate of 12%.
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: 28/12/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 28 Dec 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 91, from December 27th 2010. Available at: http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1293629736.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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