Russia: Temporary reduction of export tariff on soya beans
Description
The Russian Government (Decision # 408 from 2 May 2012) has temporary reduced export tariffs (outside Customs Union) on soya beans (HS 1201) from 20 percept to 5 percent of export value but not less than 8.5 Euros per 1 tonne from 2 May 2012 until 30 September 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: Yes
Date of inception: 2 May 2012
Duration: 5 months
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
The Russian Government (Decision # 408 from 2 May 2012)
Government Response:
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