Brazil: Temporary import tariff reduction for some auto parts
Description
On September 14th 2010, the Brazilian government announced tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty from 18%, 16% and 14% to 2% for many tariff lines (HS code 8-digit level) classified as auto parts under the chapters: 39, 40, 73, 76, 84, 85, 87, 90 and 94 of 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: 17/09/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 16 Sep 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
CAMEX. (2010). Resolution N°71. Available at http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1284644336.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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