Ghana: 5% import levy on poultry and textiles
Description
Following the announcement of the official budget for 2010, the customs authority of Ghana imposed a series of import levies.
For instance, a 5% import levy has been introduced on poultry products as wel as a wide range of textiles and textile articles.
In addition, tariffs have been raised for wheat, maize, rice and vegetable oils.
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? | Don't know |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | Don't Know |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | Don't Know |
| Was such evidence identified? | Don't Know |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | Don't Know |
| 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? | Don't Know |
| 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? | No |
Date Discovered: 05/07/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 6 Jan 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Related Measures:
Source:
Ghana Excise and Preventive Services, 'Tariff Interpretation Order No.2010/00,http://www.ghanacustoms.gov.gh/pdf2/TARIFF_INTERPRETATION_ORDER_2010-001.pdf
Government Response:
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