Brazil: tariff reduction for the aircraft sector
Description
On August 5th, 2010, the Brazilian government announced tariff reduction on the ad-valorem import duty to 0% for several products of the aircraft sector, i.e., aircraft, aircraft flight training, parts and accessories for the manufacture, repair, maintenance, alteration, modification or manufacture of aircraft. These products are classified under the 8-digit code of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM) and are listed in CAMEX Resolution nº 55, from August 5th, 2010 (http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1281115825.pdf).
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? | |
| 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: 07/08/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 6 Aug 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 55, from August 5th, 2010 - http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1281115825.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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