Sri Lanka: Reduced tariffs on PVC leather cloth
Description
On 14 November 2009, the government of Sri Lanka lowered import duties on PVC leather cloth. The general import tariff is 15 percent, down from 28 percent.
Preferential tariff rates for trading partners such as India or Pakistan have also been reduced
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: 14 Nov 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Sri Lanka Customs. (2009). Waiver of Customs Import Duty on PVC leather cloth. Available at http://www.customs.gov.lk/news/WaiverPVC.pdf
Government Response:
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