Iran: Increase of import tariffs on rice
Description
According to the declaration of the Ministry of Commerce dated 13 September 2009 the Iranian government has increased the import tariff on rice. The Commerical Benefit Tax (CBT) has increased from 21% to 41% of the cost insurance freight (CIF) value of the imported rice. Moreover, importers must pay 4% for the entry dues and 3% for VAT which results in a total tax of nearly 50% of the CIF value of imported rice.
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: 08/01/2009
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 14 Sep 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Law Office of J. Nouraei & M. Mostafavi, Members of Iranian Central Bar Association, 15 September 2009 (http://www.nourlaw.com/)
Government Response:
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