Vietnam: Import tariff increases on a range of products
Description
Effective 24 October 2010, the government of Vietnam raised import tariffs on a range of goods. As announced by the Ministry of Finance, import tariffs on specified food items will increase to a level of 40 percent. Also, household equipment such as kitchen utensils, stoves or air condition systems will be subject to rates increased up to 30 percent.
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: 24 Oct 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Ministry of Finance. (2010). Increased Import Tariffs on Many Kinds of Food. Available at http://www.mof.gov.vn/portal/page/portal/mof_en/133241342/pr?p_page_id=2...
Ministry of Finance. (2010). Circular Circular 133/2010/TT-BTC. Available at http://www.business.gov.vn/uploadedFiles/133_2010_TT_BTC.pdf
Government Response:
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