Mexico: Increase of import tariffs on certain vegetable oils.
Description
On September 23, 2010, the Mexican Ministry of Economy published a decree that increased Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariffs (5%-10%), applicable to certain vegetable oils classified under 11 tariff codes of the Mexican Harmonized System: 1507.10.01, 1507.90.99, 1509.10.01, 1511.10.01, 1511.90.99, 1512.11.01, 1512.19.99, 1513.11.01, 1513.19.99, 1513.21.01, 1513.29.99 and 1516.20.01.
On February 14, 2009 Mexican import duties for these products had been eliminated, according to the decree of December 16, 2008. Prior to this reduction, such goods faced a 10%-20% MFN import duty.
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: 23/09/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 23 Sep 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Ministry of Economy of Mexico http://www.iqom.com.mx/documents/0910/DOF_23_sep_10.doc
Government Response:
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