Venezuela: Import ban on auto parts lifted
Description
As published in the official gazette on 3 May 2010, the Venezuelan government has lifted the import ban on certain auto parts. Under the new regime, parts and components for passenger vehicles may again be imported to Venezuela. However, imports will have to be registered and approved at the Ministry of Science and Technology.
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: 3 May 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Gazeta oficial (3 May 2010). Ministerio del poder popular de planificacion y finanzas, p. 376.190. Available at http://www.tsj.gov.ve/gaceta/Mayo/352010/352010-2839.pdf#page=16
Government Response:
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