South Africa: Removal of import tariff on aluminium products, paper and polymers
Description
Effective 1 January 2012, the government of South Africa removed import duties on a range of products.
The prior rates were:
- Paper and cardboard: 1.95 percent.
- Aluminium foil & plates: 1.3 percent.
- Polymers: 2.6 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: 1 Jan 2012
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
South African Government. (2011). Customs and Excise Act: Amendment of Schedule 1 (no 1/1/1432). Available at http://www.info.gov.za/view/DynamicAction?pageid=623&myID=320869
Government Response:
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