Brazil: temporary tariff reduction and quota establishment for vinyl acetate, poly (vinyl chloride) and vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copoly
Description
On October 5th 2010, the Brazilian government announced temporary tariff reductions on the ad-valorem import duty from 12% to 2% for vinyl acetate and from 14% to 2% for poly (vinyl chloride) and vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copoly. These products are classified under the 8-digit codes 2915.32.00, 3904.10.20 and 3904.30.00 of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM), respectively.
The Brazilian government also established temporary quotas of 35,000 tons for the product 2915.32.00, 60,000 tons for 3904.10.20 and of 10,000 tons for 3904.30.00
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? | Yes |
Date Discovered: 07/10/2010
Implemented: No
Date of inception: 7 Oct 2010
Duration: 12 months
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 72, from October 5th 2010 - http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1286458662.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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