The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Introduction of import/export restriction on fur skin
Description
The Customs Union Commission introduced import/export ban/restriction on raw, tanned and dressed fur skin (or piece/cuttings thereof) of harp seal and their white coat pups (HS 4301.80.99; 4301.90.00; 4302.19.41; 4302.19.49; 4302.20.00; 4302.30.51; 4302.30.55). The measure is valid from 20 August 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: 20 Aug 2011
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
WTO. (November 2011). OVERVIEW OF DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL TRADING ENVIRONMENT (WT/TPR/OV/14). Available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news11_e/igo_26oct11_e.htm
Government Response:
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