Circular No. 11/2023/TT-BCT stipulates the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2023.

Circular No. 11/2023/TT-BCT stipulates the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2023 with a total quantity of 68,414 tons, applicable to traders holding cigarette production licenses issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Document No.11/2023/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byNguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân — Thứ trưởng
Updated15/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldUncategorized
Issued date08/05/2023
Effective date23/06/2023
Expiry date01/01/2024
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 11/2023/TT-BCT stipulates the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2023 with a total quantity of 68,414 tons, applicable to traders holding cigarette production licenses issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Scope of application

Traders holding cigarette production licenses issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and having the need to use imported tobacco leaves for cigarette production.

Key points

  • Traders holding cigarette production licenses → are allocated the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves (HS Code 2401) in 2023 with a total quantity of 68,414 tons.
  • The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves is implemented according to the allocation method prescribed in Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP and Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT.
  • This Circular takes effect from June 23, 2023 until December 31, 2023.
  • Cigarette producers benefit from importing raw materials under the allocated tariff quota as specified.
  • Managing the quota helps control and regulate import volumes, ensuring supply-demand balance within the country.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Cigarette producers benefit from importing raw materials under the allocated tariff quota as specified.
  • Managing the quota helps control and regulate import volumes, ensuring supply-demand balance within the country.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2023?

The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves (HS Code 2401) in 2023 is 68,414 tons.

Who is eligible for the allocation of the tariff quota?

The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves is allocated to traders holding cigarette production licenses issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and having the need to use imported tobacco leaves for cigarette production.

How is the management of the tariff quota carried out?

The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves is implemented according to the allocation method prescribed in Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP and Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from June 23, 2023 until December 31, 2023.

Is there a provision for the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves for traders without cigarette production licenses?

No, only traders holding cigarette production licenses issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade are eligible for the allocation of the tariff quota.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 11/2023/TT-BCT
Hanoi, May 8, 2023
CIRCULAR

(vi) Agreement on the amount of reserve left behind and the deadline for selling the purchased cash foreign currency to the authorized credit institution. for tariff quota for importation

raw tobacco year 2023

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Pursuant to the Law on Foreign Trade Management year 2017;

Based on Decree No. 96/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 29, 2022 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 Department of Import-Export;

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular to stipulate the tariff quota for importation of raw tobacco year 2023.

 

Article 1. Quantity of tariff quota for import of tobacco leaves in 2023

The quantity of tariff quota for import of tobacco leaves (HS Code 2401) in 2023 is 68,414 tons.

Article 2. Method of managing the tariff quota for importation of raw tobacco

The tariff quota for import of tobacco leaves shall be implemented according to the allocation method prescribed in Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management and Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT dated June 15, 2018 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade detailing certain provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management and Decree No. 69/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management.

Article 3. Recipients of the allocation of the tariff quota for importation of raw tobacco

The tariff quota for import of tobacco leaves shall be allocated to traders holding production licenses for cigarettes issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and having a need to use imported tobacco leaves for cigarette production.

Article 4. Effective date

This Circular takes effect from June 23, 2023 until December 31, 2023./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan
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