Viet Nam: Lower export tariffs on coal products
Description
On 5 February 2009, the government of Viet Nam decided to half export tariffs on coal, lignite, peat and coke. The new rate is 10 percent as opposed to the 20 percent duty imposed since June 2008.
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? | No |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | No |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | No |
| Was such evidence identified? | No |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | No |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | No |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | No |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | No |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | No |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 15 Feb 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Ministry of Finance. (5 February 2009). Circular Guiding Export duty rates Applicable to a number of lines of goods On the export tariff list. To be obtained at
http://www.mof.gov.vn/Modules/DeedDownloadE.aspx?DeedID=93723
Government Response:
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