Circular No. 01/2020/TT-BCT on the import of tobacco leaves under tariff quotas in 2020

Circular No. 01/2020/TT-BCT stipulates that the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2020 is 59,098 tons, applicable to enterprises engaged in the import and export of tobacco. This circular takes effect from February 29, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Document No.01/2020/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byTrần Tuấn Anh — Bộ trưởng
Updated23/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldImport-Export
Issued date14/01/2020
Effective date29/02/2020
Expiry date01/01/2021
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 01/2020/TT-BCT stipulates that the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2020 is 59,098 tons, applicable to enterprises engaged in the import and export of tobacco. This circular takes effect from February 29, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Scope of application

Enterprises engaged in the import and export of tobacco leaves

Key points

  • Enterprises are permitted to import tobacco leaves with a tariff quota of 59,098 tons in 2020.
  • The tariff quota is allocated according to the provisions of Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP and Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
  • This circular takes effect from February 29, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enterprises will benefit from the clear definition of the import quota, which helps them plan their business more effectively.
  • However, the specific quota may impose a burden on enterprises that do not meet the conditions or are unlucky in the allocation process.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2020?

The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2020 is 59,098 tons (HS Code 2401).

Which enterprises are permitted to import tobacco leaves?

This circular applies to enterprises engaged in the import and export of tobacco leaves.

How is the tariff quota allocated?

The tariff quota is allocated according to the provisions of Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP and Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

When does this circular take effect?

This circular takes effect from February 29, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 01/2020/TT-BCT
Hanoi, January 14, 2020
CIRCULAR

Regulations on the import of tobacco leaves

under tariff quotas for the year 2020

Pursuant to Decree No. 98/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 18, 2017, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Pursuant to Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management;

At the proposal of the Director of the Import-Export Department,

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular to regulate the import of tobacco leaves under tariff quotas for the year 2020.

Article 1. Quantity of tariff quota for import in 2020

The quantity of tobacco leaves (HS Code 2401) imported under tariff quotas for the year 2020 is 59,098 tons.

Article 2. Recipients and methods of allocating tariff quotas for import

The allocation of tariff quotas for the import of tobacco leaves shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Government Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018, detailing certain articles of the Law on Management of Foreign Trade, and Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT dated June 15, 2018, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, detailing certain articles of the Law on Management of Foreign Trade.

Article 3. Effectiveness

This Circular takes effect from February 29, 2020 until December 31, 2020./.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran Tuan Anh
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