Uzbekistan: Import tariff increase on cars
Description
From 1 September 2009, the Uzbek government has introduced blocking import tariffs on cars (by Presidential Decree from 5 August 2009). Apparently, this measure increased the price of imported cars by up to 90%. This measure is aimed to protect domestic car producer GM-Uzbekistan.
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 Sep 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Avaliable from < http://www.gazeta.uz/2009/08/17/cars/ >
Government Response:
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