Brazil: temporary tariff reduction for cotton not carded/combed
Description
On September 14th 2010, the Brazilian government announced a temporary tariff reduction on the ad-valorem import duty from 10% to 0% for cotton not carded/combed, classified under the 8-digit codes 5201.00.20 and 5201.00.90 of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM).
The tariff reduction is limited to a quota of
250,000 tons, loads recorded by the Import Declaration between 01st of October 2010 and 31st May 2011 and the quota can only be distributed to the textile industry for use in its manufacturing process.
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: 16/09/2010
Implemented: No
Date of inception: 15 Sep 2010
Duration: 8 months
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
CAMEX Resolution nº 70, from September 14th, 2010 - http://www.mdic.gov.br/arquivos/dwnl_1284559999.pdf
Government Response: The government issued the measure
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