Philippines: Import duty exemption for cold- and hot-rolled coils of iron and steel
Description
On 22 June 2010, the government of the Philippines exempted imports of cold- and hot-rolled coils of iron and steel from import tariffs. The measure became effective in the middle of July.
Tariffs will be increased to 7 percent once the Board of Investments determines local production has been sustained.
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: Yes
Date of inception: 14 Jul 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Official Gazette. (2010). Executive order 898. Available at http://www.gov.ph/2010/06/22/executive-order-no-898/
Government Response:
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