Philippines: Repeated extension of import duty suspension for portland cement and cement clinker
Description
On 19 February 2010, the government of the Philippines renewed the exemption of portland cement and cement clinker from import duties. The government thus prolonged a temporary duty reduction initially granted in November 2008.
Prior to the change the applied tariff had been 5 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: Yes
Date of inception: 10 Jul 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Tariff Commission. (2008). Executive Order 766. Availble at http://www.tariffcommission.gov.ph/eo_766.htm
Tariff Commission. (2009). Executive Order 819. Available at http://www.tariffcommission.gov.ph/eo_819.htm
Official Gazette. (2010). Executive Order 862. Available at http://www.gov.ph/2010/02/19/executive-order-no-862/
Government Response:
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