Circular No. 09/2016/TT-BCT stipulates the addition of tariff quotas for sugar imports in 2016.

Circular No. 09/2016/TT-BCT stipulates the addition of tariff quotas for sugar imports in 2016, with a total additional quantity of 100,000 tons. This document applies to domestic traders.

Document No.09/2016/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byTrần Tuấn Anh — Bộ trưởng
Updated17/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldImport-Export
Issued date01/07/2016
Effective date01/07/2016
Expiry date31/12/2016
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 09/2016/TT-BCT stipulates the addition of tariff quotas for sugar imports in 2016, with a total additional quantity of 100,000 tons. This document applies to domestic traders.

Scope of application

Traders directly using sugar as raw material for production; traders importing sugar for commercial trade; traders producing raw sugar for refining.

Key points

  • The allocation of additional sugar import tariff quotas shall be carried out in accordance with Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BCT (Article 2.1).
  • The additional sugar import tariff quota is 100,000 tons (Article 1).
  • The allocation of additional sugar import tariff quotas shall apply to traders directly using sugar as raw material for production, traders importing sugar for commercial trade, and traders producing raw sugar for refining (Article 2.2).
  • This circular takes effect from July 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
  • The principle of allocating additional sugar import tariff quotas is specifically provided in Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BCT (Article 2.1).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To stabilize the domestic sugar market, ensuring supply for production and trading enterprises.
  • Traders allocated additional sugar import tariff quotas will benefit from access to sources of goods.
  • The addition of tariff quotas may exert pressure on the domestic sugar market, affecting domestic sugar producers.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the additional sugar import tariff quota for 2016?

The additional sugar import tariff quota for 2016 is 100,000 tons (Article 1).

How is the allocation of additional sugar import tariff quotas regulated?

The allocation of additional sugar import tariff quotas shall be carried out in accordance with Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BCT (Article 2.1).

Which traders can be allocated additional sugar import tariff quotas?

Additional sugar import tariff quotas are allocated to traders directly using sugar as raw material for production, traders importing sugar for commercial trade, and traders producing raw sugar for refining (Article 2.2).

When does this circular take effect?

This circular takes effect from July 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Number: 09/2016/TT-BCT
Hanoi, July 1, 2016
CIRCULAR

Regulations on supplementing tariff quotas for sugar imports in 2016

In 2016

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Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2012/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 2012 of the Government stipulating 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 foreign agency purchase, sale, processing, and transit of goods;
Pursuant to Resolution No. 49/NQ-CP dated June 7, 2016 of the Government;
At the proposal of the Director of the Import-Export Department,
The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular on regulations concerning the supplementation of tariff quotas for sugar imports in 2016.

Article 1. Quantity of supplementary tariff quota for sugar imports in 2016

No.

Goods Code

Goods Name

Unit

Supplementary quantity

1

1701

Poultry eggs

Metric tons

100.000

ARTICLE 2. PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATION

Clause 1. Principles for allocating supplementary tariff quotas for sugar imports

The allocation of supplementary tariff quotas for sugar imports shall be carried out in accordance with Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BCT dated January 27, 2014 of the Minister 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 foreign agency purchase, sale, processing, and transit of goods.

2. Recipients of Import Quota Duties Allocation

The supplementary tariff quota for sugar imports shall be allocated to traders directly using sugar as raw material for production, traders importing sugar for commercial purposes, and traders producing raw sugar for refining.

Article 3. Effectiveness

This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2016 until December 31, 2016.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran Tuan Anh

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