Brazil: Temporary import tariff reduction on IT equipment
Description
On 15 December 2009, the government of Brazil temporarily reduced import duties on certain IT products. Until 31 December 2010, these productswill be subject to a tariff of 2 percent, down from 12 percent.
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? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| 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? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: No
Date of inception: 15 Dec 2009
Duration: 12 months
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
CAMEX. (2009). Resolution N°77. Available at http://www.desenvolvimento.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1260968205.pdf
Government Response:
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