Circular No. 04/2018/TT-BCT stipulates the non-application of import tariff quotas for salt and poultry eggs originating from ASEAN countries, to implement the commitment to abolish tariff quotas under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement.
Scope of application
Importers of salt and poultry eggs originating from ASEAN countries
Key points
- Importers of salt and poultry eggs originating from ASEAN countries are not required to apply import tariff quotas (Article 1).
- The import tariff rate for salt and poultry eggs originating from ASEAN countries shall be implemented according to the Government's regulations (Article 2).
- The importation does not fall within the scope of regulation of legal instruments concerning the announcement of quota volumes and principles governing annual tariff quotas for salt and poultry eggs (Article 1).
- Specific commodity codes for salt are 2501, for chicken eggs without embryos are 0407.21.00 and 0407.90.10; for duck and goose eggs are 0407.29.10 and 0407.90.20; other types are 0407.29.90 and 0407.90.90 (Article 1).
- Goods must comply with the provisions on origin in the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement and have a Certificate of Origin Form D as prescribed by current laws (Article 1).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Facilitate the import of salt and poultry eggs from ASEAN countries, reducing management costs for tariff quotas.
- Strengthen free trade within the ASEAN region.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is it necessary to apply import tariff quotas for salt and poultry eggs originating from ASEAN countries?
No, according to Article 1 of Circular No. 04/2018/TT-BCT.
Which goods are exempt from import tariff quotas?
Salt and poultry eggs originating from ASEAN countries (Article 1).
What conditions must imported goods meet to be exempt from import tariff quotas?
They must comply with the provisions on origin in the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement and have a Certificate of Origin Form D (Article 1).
How are the import tariff rates for salt and poultry eggs from ASEAN countries regulated?
They are implemented according to the Government's regulations (Article 2).
Full text
CIRCULAR
REGULATIONS ON THE NON-APPLICATION OF QUOTA DUTIES
FOR IMPORTED SALT AND POULTRY EGGS OF ORIGIN FROM
ASEAN COUNTRIES
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;
IMPLEMENTING THE COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATE QUOTA DUTY UNDER THE ASEAN TRADE IN GOODS AGREEMENT;
At the proposal of the Director of the Import-Export Department,
The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular to regulate the non-application of quota duties for imported salt and poultry eggs of origin from ASEAN countries.
Article 1. General Provisions
1. The quota duty system shall not be applied to salt and poultry eggs of origin from ASEAN countries that comply with the provisions on the origin of goods under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement and have a Certificate of Origin Form D as prescribed by current laws. The commodity codes for salt and poultry eggs are specified as follows:
|
Serial number |
Harmonized System code |
Goods Name |
Remarks |
|
1 |
0407.21.00 and 0407.90.10 |
Chicken eggs |
Unfertilized table eggs |
|
0407.29.10 and 0407.90.20 |
Duck, goose eggs |
||
|
0407.29.90 and 0407.90.90 |
Other |
||
|
2 |
2501 |
SALT |
|
2. The importation of salt and poultry eggs from ASEAN countries is not subject to the scope of legal regulations concerning the announcement of quota volumes and the principles governing annual quota management for salt and poultry eggs.
Article 2. REGULATING THE RATE OF IMPORT DUTY
The rate of import duty on salt and poultry eggs of origin from ASEAN countries shall be implemented in accordance with the Government's regulations.
Article 3. Effectiveness
This Circular takes effect from May 17, 2018./.
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