Morocco: Prior import declaration (DPI) requirement on plywood from China
Description
Morocco introduced temporary establishment of import surveillance procedures (prior import declaration (DPI)) on imports of plywood (HS 4412) from China from 18 July 2011 to 18 April 2012.
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: No
Date of inception: 18 Jul 2011
Duration: 13 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
WTO document G/LIC/N/1/MAR/3, 25 July 2011
Government Response:
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