Iran: Reduced import duty on passenger vehicles
Description
According to numerous and consistent press reports, the Iranian parliament reduced the import duty on cars on 16 March 2010. Effective from 21 March 2010, cars imported from abroad will be subject to a tariff of 70 percent, down from 90 percent.
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: 21 Mar 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
News.AZ. (13 March 2010). Iran cuts car import duty. Available at http://www.news.az/articles/11370
Payvan Iran News. (12 March 2010). Iran cuts car import duty. Available at http://www.payvand.com/news/10/mar/1117.html
Reuters. (7 March 2010). Iran car maker boosts output, worries about tariffs. Available at http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKDAH74047620100307
Teheran Times. (13 March 2010). Iran cuts car import duty. Available at http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=215922
Government Response:
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