Brazil: Temporary tariff reduction on certain informatics, telecommunications, and capital goods.
Description
On July 6, 2012, the Government of Brazil announced the temporary tariff reduction of the ad-valorem import duty applicable to certain informatics, telecommunications, and capital goods.
The Brazilian legislation, through the "ex-tarifarios" regime authorizes the temporary reduction of the ad-valorem import duty of capital and information technology goods, its parts, pieces and components. This temporary reduction may take place whenever it is found that there is no domestic production of these goods. To implement these reductions, the Brazilian authorities are allowed to create new tariff positions.
Through this resolution, the Brazilian Government determines the temporary application of a 2% ad-valorem import duty for certain capital goods, classified in chapters 82, 84, 85, 86, 87 and 90 of the Harmonized Tariff System.
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: 06/07/2012
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 5 Jul 2012
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Resolución No. 47 available at: http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/0712/Resolucin%20No.%2047.pdf and Resolución No. 48 available at: http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/0712/Resolucin%20No.%2048.pdf
Government Response:
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