Brazil: temporary tariff increase for castor oil and its fractions and electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof
Description
On April 29th, 2010, the Brazilian government announced tariff increases on the ad-valorem import duty for castor oil and its fractions from 10% to 30% and for machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus from 14% to 25%. These products are classified respectively under the codes 1515.30.00 and 8517.62.59 of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM).
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: 06/05/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 5 May 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 28, from April 29th, 2010 - http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1273063769.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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