Brazil: tariff reduction on a range of capital goods
Description
On 5 August 2010, the Brazilian government announced tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty from14% to 2% for 400 capital goods. In total 177 tariff lines (HS code 10-digit level) are subject to the change.
The tariff reductions will expire on 30 June 2012.
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? | Yes |
Date Discovered: 07/08/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 6 Aug 2010
Duration: 23 months
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 53, from August 5th, 2010- http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1281115722.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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