Circular No. 03/2015/TT-BTC Amending the preferential import tax rate for certain petroleum products under subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

Circular No. 03/2015/TT-BTC amending the preferential import tax rate for certain petroleum products under subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule, to be applied from January 7, 2015.

Document No.03/2015/TT-BTC
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byVũ Thị Mai — Thứ trưởng
Updated24/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldTax Policy
Issued date06/01/2015
Effective date07/01/2015
Expiry date14/04/2015
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 03/2015/TT-BTC amending the preferential import tax rate for certain petroleum products under subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule, to be applied from January 7, 2015.

Key points

  • Petroleum products under subheading 27.10 → the preferential import tax rate will be adjusted based on the world market price → from the old rate stipulated in Circular No. 213/2014/TT-BTC to the new rate in the List of Preferential Import Tax Rates issued together with this Circular.
  • This Circular takes effect from January 7, 2015 → replacing Circular No. 185/2014/TT-BTC and Circular No. 213/2014/TT-BTC.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Citizens and businesses affected by the cost of importing petroleum products → may increase or decrease depending on the new tax rate.
  • Export enterprises of petroleum products → need to grasp information about the new tax rate to adjust their business plans.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How is the preferential import tax rate for petroleum products amended?

Petroleum products under subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule will have a new preferential import tax rate specified in the List of Preferential Import Tax Rates issued together with this Circular, based on the world market price.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from January 7, 2015.

Which circulars does this Circular replace?

This Circular replaces Circular No. 185/2014/TT-BTC and Circular No. 213/2014/TT-BTC.

Do citizens and businesses need to adjust their business plans?

Yes, citizens and businesses need to grasp information about the new tax rate to adjust their import plans for petroleum products.

To which goods does this Circular apply?

This Circular only applies to certain petroleum products under subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 03/2015/TT-BTC
Date: January 6, 2015

CIRCULAR

Amend the preferential import tax rate for certain petroleum products

petroleum products belonging to subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

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Pursuant to the Law on Export Tax and Import Tax dated June 14, 2005;

Pursuant to Resolution No. 295/2007/NQ-UBTVQH12 dated September 28, 2007 on the issuance of the Export Tariff based on the list of taxable goods categories and tax rate ranges for each category of goods, and the Preferential Import Tariff based on the list of taxable goods categories and preferential tax rate ranges for each category of goods;

Pursuant to Decree No. 87/2010/NĐ-CP dated August 13, 2010 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Export Duties and Import Duties;

Pursuant to Decree No. 215/2013/NĐ-CP dated December 23, 2013 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;

Based on the preferential import tariff rates for petroleum products corresponding to the prices of petroleum products on the world market as stated in Circular No. 17728/BTC-CST dated December 4, 2014 of the Ministry of Finance, and the preferential import tariff rates for aviation gasoline and jet fuel corresponding to the prices of aviation gasoline and jet fuel on the world market as stated in Circular No. 16661/BTC-CST dated November 29, 2012 of the Ministry of Finance;

At the proposal of the Director of the Policy Department;

The Minister of Finance hereby promulgates this Circular amending the preferential import tax rate for certain gasoline and diesel products under subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule.

Article 1. Amend the preferential import tariff rates for certain petroleum products belonging to subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule.

Amend the preferential import tariff rates for certain petroleum products belonging to subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule attached to Circular No. 213/2014/TT-BTC dated December 31, 2014 of the Minister of Finance to new preferential import tariff rates specified in the List of Preferential Import Tariff Rates issued together with this Circular.

Article 2. Effectiveness

1. This Circular takes effect from January 7, 2015.

2. This Circular replaces Circular No. 185/2014/TT-BTC dated December 5, 2014 of the Minister of Finance amending the preferential import tariff rates for certain petroleum products belonging to subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule; and Circular No. 213/2014/TT-BTC dated December 31, 2014 of the Minister of Finance amending the preferential import tariff rates for aviation gasoline and jet fuel belonging to subheading 27.10 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule./.

 

 

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Vu Thi Mai

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