Trinidad and Tobago: Increase of import duties on alcohol and tobacco products
Description
On 8 September 2009, the government of Trinidad and Tobago increased the import duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. In order to promote a healthier lifestyle, the government increased tariffs on cigars and cigerattes by 15 percentage points. Import tariffs on alcoholic beverages will be raised by 15 or 30 percentage points, depending on the region of origin.
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: 8 Sep 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Ministry of Finance. (7 September 2009). Budget Statement 2010. Available at http://www.finance.gov.tt/documents/publications/pub985D6E.pdf
Government Response:
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