Circular No. 01/2016/TT-BCT stipulates the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2016 and the principles for allocating such quotas. The quota is set at 48,620 tons, applicable to traders holding cigarette production licenses issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Scope of application
Traders holding cigarette production licenses issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and having a need to use imported tobacco leaves for cigarette production.
Key points
- The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2016 is 48,620 tons (Article 1).
- Tariff quotas shall not be applied to tobacco leaf products originating from ASEAN countries (Article 2, Clause 2).
- The tariff quota for importation will be allocated to traders holding cigarette production licenses issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and using a certain percentage of imported tobacco leaves confirmed by the Ministry (Article 2, Clauses 1 and 2).
- This Circular takes effect from January 5, 2016 until December 31, 2016 (Article 3).
- The allocation of tariff quotas shall be carried out in accordance with Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BTM and Circular No. 07/2015/TT-BCT (Article 2, Clause 1).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Ensuring the supply of tobacco leaves for cigarette manufacturing enterprises.
- Negative impact: Burden of procedures and management of tariff quotas for traders.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the tobacco leaf import quota for 2016?
The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2016 is 48,620 tons (Article 1).
Who is allocated the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves?
The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves is allocated to traders holding cigarette production licenses issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Article 2, Clause 2).
Is there a quota applied to tobacco leaf products from ASEAN?
There is no application of tariff quotas for importing tobacco leaf products originating from ASEAN countries (Article 2, Clause 2).
Until when does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from January 5, 2016 until December 31, 2016 (Article 3).
According to which regulations is the allocation of tariff quotas carried out?
The allocation of tariff quotas for importing tobacco leaves is carried out in accordance with Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BTM and Circular No. 07/2015/TT-BCT (Article 2, Clause 1).
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MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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Number: 01/2016/TT-BCT |
Hanoi, January 5, 2016 |
CIRCULAR
Regulations on the import of tobacco leaves
pursuant to the tariff quota for the year 2016
Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2012/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 2012, of the Government, detailing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to Decree No. 187/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 20, 2013 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international trade activities and related agency buying, selling, processing, and transshipment activities with foreign countries;
At the proposal of the Director of the Import-Export Department,
The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular to regulate the importation of tobacco leaves in 2016.
Article 1. Quantity of Tariff Quota for Import in 2016
The quantity of tobacco leaves (HS Code 2401) imported under the tariff quota for 2016 is 48,620 tons.
ARTICLE 2. PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATION
1. Principles of Allocating Import Quota Duties
The allocation of the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions set forth in Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BTM dated January 27, 2014 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade detailing certain provisions of Decree No. 187/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 20, 2013 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international trade activities and related agency buying, selling, processing, and transshipment activities with foreign countries.
The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves (HS Code 2401) from ASEAN countries shall not be applied. The importation of tobacco leaves from ASEAN countries shall be governed by Circular No. 07/2015/TT-BCT dated May 12, 2015 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the non-application of the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves originating from ASEAN countries.
2. Recipients of Import Quota Duties Allocation
The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves shall be allocated to traders holding a cigarette production license issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and having a need to use a certain proportion of imported tobacco leaves for cigarette production, confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Article 3. Effectiveness
This Circular takes effect from January 5, 2016 until December 31, 2016./.
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DEPUTY MINISTER |
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