Russia: Elimination of import tariff on natural rubber
Description
By the Government Decree # 932 from 16 November 2009, the import duty on natural rubber was eliminated for a nine month period. Previously a 5% import tariff applied.
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? | Yes |
| 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? | Yes |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: No
Date of inception: 20 Dec 2009
Duration: 9 months
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Government Decree # 932 issued 16 November 2009. http://www.rg.ru/2009/11/20/kauchuk-dok.html
Government Response:
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