Russian Federation: Restrictions on export of precious metals and gems
Description
The Decree No. 1173 from the Russian Government regulates the exports and imports of precious metals and gems. Traders are allowed to export only if they supply a sufficient amount to the State Reserves. Belarus and Kazakhstan (Custom Union members) are exempted from the application of this measure.
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: 11 Oct 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
WTO. (November 2010). REPORT ON G20 TRADE MEASURES. Available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news10_e/igo_04nov10_e.htm
Government Response:
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