Morocco: Decrease in import tariffs on corn, except those from the USA

Measure #1476 | Published 3 Jun 2010 ▲

Description

Import tariffs on corn originating from areas other than the United States of America (USA) have been reduced to 10%. In January 2010, the tariffs on corn imported from areas excluding the USA were increased to 17%.

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? No
Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? No
Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? No
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? No
Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? Don't Know
Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? No

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Date Discovered: 03/06/2010

Implemented: Yes

Date of inception: 1 Jun 2010

GTA Evaluation: Green

Source:

Office National Interprofessionnel des cereales et des legumineuses, 'Les droits de base appliqué à l'importation,' http://www.onicl.org.ma/Principale.aspx?Module=2

Government Response:

Glossary of trade terms