Pakistan: Temporary regulatory duty on all yarn exports
Description
On 13 May 2010, the government of Pakistan imposed a temporary export duty on "all types of yarn". For two months, all types of exported yarn a subject to a regulatory duty of 15 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: No
Date of inception: 13 May 2010
Duration: 2 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Pakistan Customs. (2010). Resolution 323. Available at http://www.fbr.gov.pk/dotnet/customs/admin/sroFiles/Customs/2010/2010sro...
Government Response:
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