Turkey: Extension of safeguard measure on imports of travel goods, handbags and similar containers
Description
On October 25, 2011, the Turkish authorities published an extension of a safeguard measure on imports of travel goods, handbags and similar containers under HS Code 4202
The following duties were suggested for a period of three years:
2,70 US Dollars/Kilograms and maximum 4,25 US Dollars/Pieces for the first year
2,60 US Dollars/Kilograms and maximum 4,00 US Dollars/Pieces for the second year
2,50 US Dollars/Kilograms and maximum 3,75 US Dollars/Pieces for the third year.
The safeguard investigation was primary initiated on June 5, 2007, when the following measures were implemented:
Fixed duty of 3 US Dollars/Kilograms and maximum 5 US Dollars/Pieces for the first year,
2,90 US Dollars/Kilograms and maximum 4,75 US Dollars/Pieces for the second year
2,80 US Dollars/Kilograms and maximum 4,50 US Dollars/Pieces for the third year.
Certain developing countries were are excluded from the measure.
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: 31/05/2012
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 25 Oct 2011
Duration: 36 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
WTO Document: G/SG/N/8/TUR/9
Government Response:
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