South Africa: Import duty exemption for sodium hydroxide used in uranium extraction
Description
On 4 February 2011, the government of South Africa exempted solid sodium hydroxide from all import duties.
However, the exemption is restricted to sodium hydroxide imports to be used for the extraction of uranium.
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: 4 Feb 2011
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
South Africa Revenue Board. (2011). Amendment available at http://www.sars.gov.za/Tools/Documents/DocumentDownload.asp?FileID=65844
Government Response:
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