2016
DOI: 10.21511/pmf.05(1).2016.01
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Customs duty incentives and their effects on customs revenue mobilization: the case of Zimbabwe (2009-2014)

Abstract: This paper analyzes the effects of customs duty incentives on customs revenue mobilization for the period 2009 to 2014. It employs both cross-sectional and panel data regression analysis using firm-level data obtained for a sample of 35 firms in Zimbabwe’s mining sector. The data were collected from Zimbabwe Revenue Authority’s Asycuda World System. The results from the two separate models confirm that customs duty incentives (rebates and preferential tariff rates) had negative effects on customs revenues for … Show more

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“…Basically, the tariff of custom duty has been determined by World Trade Organization (WTO) that is called most favored nations but the reduced rate may apply if a country ratify international trade cooperation with other jurisdiction to set lower rate for certain goods that is known as preferential tariff. Another possible mechanism of reduce rate is through domestic interfere called rebates, remission and suspensions [10]. Most of the challenge in the implementation of customs duty incentives is the availability of data base system and reliable monitoring that commonly happen in developing countries but it remains as favorite policy choice [11].…”
Section: Discussion: Examining Fiscal Policies Onmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Basically, the tariff of custom duty has been determined by World Trade Organization (WTO) that is called most favored nations but the reduced rate may apply if a country ratify international trade cooperation with other jurisdiction to set lower rate for certain goods that is known as preferential tariff. Another possible mechanism of reduce rate is through domestic interfere called rebates, remission and suspensions [10]. Most of the challenge in the implementation of customs duty incentives is the availability of data base system and reliable monitoring that commonly happen in developing countries but it remains as favorite policy choice [11].…”
Section: Discussion: Examining Fiscal Policies Onmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the other hand, it allows developing countries to attract FDI and improve economic conditions such as stock market performance, manufacturing, agriculture, and other vital sectors [25]. Author [20] submitted that the target of granting tax incentives is to encourage investment opportunities, especially in a situation where the existing tax system proves to be a barrier. Beyond economic benefits, tax incentives are also used to improve social welfare in health and education.…”
Section: Intoductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Determinants of FDI. Researchers and economists have widely studied the determinants of FDI flows, such as [2,4,20]. These studies found that FDI flows are influenced by market size, tax holiday, customs duty exemption, Inflation rate, Interest rate, openness rate, and political stability.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, Reinmuth and Geurts (1979) proposed a model that combines the results of forecasting tax revenues through a combination of the weight of different forecasts based on the building of regression values of the dependent variables from different forecasts. Madzivanyika (2016) uses regression modeling of the impact of customs duty incentives on their revenues, proving that reducing tax rates and applying other trade incentives reduce the fiscal efficiency of customs duties. Simple weather forecasts are quite common, especially in combination with expert methods (Beckett-Camarata, 2006).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%