Mexico: Elimination of MFN import duties applicable to certain vegetable oils.
Description
On December 16, 2008, the Mexican Ministry of Economy published a decree that unilaterally eliminates the Most Favored Nation (MFN) import duties applicable to certain vegetable oils classified under 24 tariff codes of the Mexican Harmonized System. This elimination took place in two stages, as follows:
· December 17, 2008 to January 14, 2009.
· January 15 to February 13, 2009.
In accordance with the Decree, as of February 14, 2009, imports of vegetable oils classified under the following tariff codes of the Mexican Harmonized System benefit from MFN duty-free treatment: 1507.10.01, 1507.90.99, 1509.10.01, 1509.10.99. 1509.90.01, 1509.90.02, 1509.90.99, 1511.10.01, 1511.90.99, 1512.11.01, 1512.19.99, 1512.21.01, 1512.29.99, 1513.11.01, 1513.19.99, 1513.21.01, 1513.29.99, 1514.11.01, 1514.19.99, 1514.91.01, 1514.99.99, 1515.30.01, 1516.20.01 and 1518.00.01.
Before the implementation of the unilateral elimination of duties, these merchandises were subject to 10% or 20% MFN import duties.
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: 16/12/2008
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 16 Dec 2008
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Mexican Ministry of Economy
http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/1109/MOD_TIGIE_ACEITES.doc
Government Response:
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