Brazil: tariff reduction for jute, diamonds and precious stones
Description
On August 31st, 2009, the Brazilian government announced tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty from 8% to 0% for jute, from 10% to 2% for diamonds and from 8% to 2% for precious stones classified under the items 5303.10.10, 7102.39.00 e 7103.10.00 of the the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM) tariff code.
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: 01/09/2009
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 31 Aug 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 47, from August 31st, 2009 - http://www.desenvolvimento.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1251920351.pdf
CAMEX Resolution nº 13, from February 11st, 2010 - http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1265979222.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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