China: Modification of tariff schedule for foreign trade (Tariff Execution Plan 2010)
Description
On December 8, 2009 the Ministry of Commerce of China announced its Tariff Execution Plan 2010, which modifies its exports and imports regulations as of January 1, 2010. Changes concern the MFN tariff rates (in line with China's WTO obligations), temporary tariffs and special preferential tariffs as well as product coverage of tariffs.
In comparison to 2008, where 7868 products had import or export tariffs applicable to them, number of tariff lines increases in 2009 to 7923. The overalll tariff level will rise to 9.8%.
Customs quota management will continue for agricultural products such as wheat, corn, grain, rice, sugar, wool, wool tops, cotton and three fertilisers.
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:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 1 Jan 2010
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Tariff Execution Plan 2010
Tuesday,December 08,2009 Posted: 14:05 BJT(0605 GMT) MOFCOM
http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/aarticle/policyrelease/announcement/201003/...
Notice of the Customs Tariff Commission of the
State Council Regarding the Tariff Execution Plan 2010
(No. 28 [2009] of the Customs Tariff Commission)
http://www.rsmchina.com.cn/attachments/month_1004/g20104613548.pdf
China to Modify Tariff Schedule for Foreign Trade on Jan. 1
Asia Pulse
16 December 2009
Government Response:
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