Russia: Import tariff decrease on stamping machines
Description
Government Decree # 803 from 5 October 2009 established an import duty of 0% (down from 10%) on stamping machines with programmed numerical control and an import duty of 10% (the same rate) on other (stamping machines) for 9 months. The measure is effective from 13 December 2009.
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? | Yes |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 13 Dec 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Government Decree # 803 from 5 October 2009 - http://www.rg.ru/2009/10/13/tamozhnya-dok.html
Government Response:
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