Zimbabwe: Removal of surtax on imports of double cab motor vehicles
Description
On 7 February 2012, the government of Zimbabwe has removed a surtax of 25 percent that was levied specifically on imports of double cab motor vehicles.
Prior to the change, the vehicles had been on the Surtax List that enumerates products subject to surtax in addition to the applied import duties.
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: 7 Feb 2012
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority. Surtax list. Available at http://www.zimra.co.zw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1629...
Government Response:
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