South Africa: Removal of import duty on pistons
Description
On 23 December 2011, the government of South Africa removed the import duty on certain pistons. Pistons with a diameter of less than 155 mm may now be imported free of charge.
Prior to the change, these pistons were subject to an import tariff of 20 percent.
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: 23 Dec 2011
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
South Africa Revenue Service. (2011). Government Notice R 1066. Available at http://www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=54521
Government Response:
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