Customs Union of Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan: Elimination of import tariffs on scrap metal
Description
By the Decree of the Commission of the Customs Union # 327 from 20 May 2010, the import tariffs on scrap metal (HS 8101, 8113) are eliminated from 20 June 2010.
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: 19 Aug 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Decree of the Commission of the Customs Union # 327 from 20 May 2010 - http://www.tsouz.ru/KTS/KTS16/Pages/R_327.aspx
Government Response:
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