Decision No. 04/1999/QD-BTC on amending the import tariff rate for television-shaped light bulbs

Decision No. 04/1999/QD-BTC amends the import tariff rate for television-shaped light bulbs, effective from February 1, 1999.

Document No.04/1999/QÐ/BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byPhạm Văn Trọng
Updated16/06/2026
SectorUnclassified
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date13/01/1999
Effective date01/02/1999
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 04/1999/QD-BTC amends the import tariff rate for television-shaped light bulbs, effective from February 1, 1999.

Scope of application

Importers of television-shaped light bulbs

Key points

  • Importers of television-shaped light bulbs belonging to subheadings 854011, 854012 in flat or high-tech flat cylindrical forms must pay the new tariff rate of 30% (Article 1).
  • The tariff rate for other black-and-white or monochrome light bulbs remains at 20% (Article 1).
  • This Decision takes effect from February 1, 1999, and applies to all customs declarations for imported goods registered with customs authorities starting from this date (Article 2).
  • Previous regulations contrary to this Decision are abolished.
  • The tariff rate for color lamps belonging to subheadings 854011, 854012 in flat or high-tech flat cylindrical forms is also 30% (Article 1).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Importers of television-shaped light bulbs belonging to subheadings 854011, 854012 in flat or high-tech flat cylindrical forms will be subject to the new tariff rate of 30%, which is higher than the previous rate.
  • Importers of other black-and-white or monochrome light bulbs are not affected by the tariff rate.

❓ Frequently asked questions

For which items does the new tariff rate apply?

The new tariff rate of 30% applies to television-shaped light bulbs belonging to subheadings 854011, 854012 in flat or high-tech flat cylindrical forms.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from February 1, 1999.

What type of television-shaped light bulbs does the new tariff rate apply to?

The new tariff rate of 30% applies to those belonging to subheadings 854011, 854012 in flat or high-tech flat cylindrical forms.

Is there any regulation regarding the tariff rate for other types of black-and-white or monochrome television-shaped light bulbs?

The tariff rate for other black-and-white or monochrome light bulbs remains at 20%.

Full text

Pursuant to …;

OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE NO. 04/1999/QĐ-BTC ON JANUARY 13, 1999 REGARDING THE AMENDMENT OF THE RATE OF IMPORT DUTY FOR TELEVISION-SHAPED LIGHT BULBS

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

WHEREAS Decree No. 15/CP dated March 2, 1993 of the Government on the tasks, powers, and responsibilities for state management of ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

Pursuant to Decree No. 178/CP dated October 28, 1994 of the Government on the tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;

WHEREAS the tax rate framework prescribed in the import tariff schedule according to the list of taxable goods categories issued together with Resolution No. 63/NQ-UBTVQH10 dated October 10, 1998;

WHEREAS Article 1 of Decree No. 94/1998/NĐ-CP dated November 17, 1998 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Export Tax and Import Tax No. 04/1998/QH10 dated May 20, 1998;

DECISION:

Article 1: AMENDS the rate of import duty for television-shaped light bulbs as stipulated in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule issued together with Decision No. 1803/1998/QĐ-BTC dated December 11, 1998 of the Minister of Finance, which has been amended by Decision No. 1950/1998/QĐ/BTC dated December 26, 1998 of the Minister of Finance, to the new rate of import duty as follows:

      Code Number

         Description of Group, Item

Machine tools for machining complete units (one operation position) and machine tools for multi-position machining to process metals.

Group

Subgroup

 

 

 

 

8540

8540

 

 

 

 

11

12

 

 

00

00

- Cathode-ray tubes for radio and television receivers, including tubes for video test sets:

-- Color type

-- Black-and-white or monochrome type other than

Specifically:

+ Type belonging to subheading 854011, 854012 flat or flat cylindrical high-tech

 

 

     30

     30

 

 

     20

Article 2: This Decision shall take effect and be applied to all customs declarations for imported goods registered with customs authorities from February 1, 1999. Previous regulations contrary to this Decision are abolished.

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