South Africa: Increase in customs duty on glycerol
Description
General customs duty on glycerol classifiable in tariff sub-heading 2905.45, have been increased from free of duty to 10% as recommended by the South Africa International Trade Administration Commission.
Glycerol imported from the EU, EFTA and SADC remain free of duty.
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: 01/06/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 28 May 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Government Gazette No 33211, R. 437, http://www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=54521
International Trade Administration Commission Report No. 335
Government Response:
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