South Africa: Reduction in rate of duty on certain aluminium products
Description
In 2010, the general rate of duty on aluminium products classifiable under tariff sub-headings 76.06 and 76.07 have been reduced to 2.5%. This follows the South Africa International Trade Administration Recommendation of a phase-down in the rate of duty from 10% ad valorem to 3.8% ad valorem in 2009, 2.5% ad valorem from 1 January 2010, 1.3% ad valorem from 1 January 2011 and free of duty from 1 January 2012.
The general rate of duty on aluminium products classifiable under tariff sub-headings 76.04 and 76.05 were reduced from 5% to free of duty in 2009.
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: 1 Jan 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Government Gazette No. 32416, R.762 and South Africa International Trade Administration Commission Report No. 270, http://www.itac.org.za/docs/GG%20No.32416.pdf
Government Response:
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