Brazil: tariff reduction for preparations of a kind used in animal feeding other than dog and cat and steroidal hormones
Description
On September 22nd, 2009, the Brazilian government announced tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty from 8% to 2% for preparations of a kind used in animal feeding other than dog and cat and from 14% to 2% for steroidal hormones, products classified under the items 2309.90.60 and 2937.29.60 of the the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM) tariff code.
The potential affected jurisdictions are the countries responsible for at least 70% of the world exports of the 6 digit-products codes (2309.90 and 2937.29) in 2008 (Comtrade/Wits).
In the case of the product 2309.90 these countries are: Netherlands, Germany, United States, Belgium, France, United Kingdom and China.
In the case of the product 2937.29 these countries are: Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany and France.
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: 23/09/2009
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 1 Oct 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 54, from September 22nd, 2009 - http://www.desenvolvimento.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1253732240.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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