Colombia: Reduction of MFN import duties applicable to 20 tariff lines.
Description
On February 24, 2011, the Government of Colombia published a decree that reduces the Most Favored Nation (MFN) import duties applicable to products classified under 20 tariff lines of Chapter 87 –Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof– of the Colombian Harmonized System (CHS).
These amendments entered into force on February 24, 2011.
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: 24 Feb 2011
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Decreto 511/2011 available at http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/0211/diario%20oficial%20colombia%2024fe...
Government Response:
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