Decision No. 116/2001/QD-BTC on supplementing and amending preferential import tax rates for motorcycles as stipulated in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule issued together with Decision No. 1944/1998/QD-BTC dated December 25, 1998 of the Minister of Finance.

Decision No. 116/2001/QD-BTC adjusts the preferential import tax rate for motorcycles based on the level of localization, applicable to import declarations from January 1, 2001. This document replaces previous regulations on preferential import tariffs for motorcycles.

Document No.116/2001/QÐ-BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byVũ Văn Ninh
Updated15/06/2026
SectorUnclassified
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date20/11/2001
Effective date01/01/2001
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 116/2001/QD-BTC adjusts the preferential import tax rate for motorcycles based on the level of localization, applicable to import declarations from January 1, 2001. This document replaces previous regulations on preferential import tariffs for motorcycles.

Scope of application

Taxpayers, businesses engaged in importing motorcycles

Key points

  • Domestic motorcycle manufacturers → are subject to a lower preferential import tax rate based on the level of localization (Article 1)
  • Localization ratio from over 0% to 20% → must pay a preferential import tax rate of 60% (Article 1)
  • Localization ratio from over 80% → must pay a preferential import tax rate of 3% (Article 1)
  • This decision takes effect and applies to import declarations submitted from January 1, 2001
  • Previous regulations contrary to this decision are abolished (Article 2)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Domestic manufacturing enterprises benefit from reduced preferential import tariffs
  • Consumers may purchase motorcycles at lower prices due to decreased import costs
  • Import enterprises not engaging in localization will face higher taxes

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the tax rate that domestic manufacturing enterprises with a localization ratio above 80% must pay?

3%

When does this decision take effect?

January 1, 2001

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 116/2001/QT-BTC

Hanoi, November 20, 2001

 

Pursuant to …;

ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF FINANCE DECREE NO. 116/2001/QT/BTC ON NOVEMBER 20, 2001 REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTATION AND AMENDMENT OF THE RATE OF DUTY FOR MOTORCYCLE IMPORT DUTY RATES UNDER THE TAX PREFERENCE POLICY AS PROVIDED IN THE IMPORT DUTY PREFERENCE TABLE ISSUED ACCOMPANYING DECREE NO. 1944/1998/QT/BTC OF DECEMBER 25, 1998 OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to 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;

BASED ON DECREE NO. 178/CP DATED OCTOBER 28, 1994 OF THE GOVERNMENT ON THE TASKS, POWERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE;

BASED ON THE IMPLEMENTATION SITUATION OF DECREE NO. 1944/1998/QT/BTC OF DECEMBER 25, 1998 OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE ON THE ISSUE OF DETERMINING THE RATE OF DUTY FOR IMPORT DUTY PREFERENCE ACCORDING TO THE LEVEL OF DOMESTIC CONTENT FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS BELONGING TO THE MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY.

AFTER DISCUSSING WITH THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND THE GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMS

PURSUANT TO THE PROPOSAL OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION;

DECISION:

Article 1: SUPPLEMENT AND AMEND THE RATE OF DUTY FOR IMPORT DUTY PREFERENCE APPLIED TO MOTORCYCLES AS PROVIDED IN POINT 1.1 OF THE IMPORT DUTY PREFERENCE TABLE ISSUED ACCOMPANYING DECREE NO. 1944/1998/QT/BTC OF DECEMBER 25, 1998 OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AS FOLLOWS:

Level of domestic content achieved (%)

Rate of duty under tax preference policy

1- Over 0 to 20

60

2- Over 20 to 30

50

3- Over 30 to 40

40

4- Over 40 to 50

30

5- Over 50 to 60

20

6- Over 60 to 70

10

7- Over 70 to 80

5

8- Over 80

3

Article 2:This Decision shall take effect and be applied to import declarations submitted to customs authorities from January 1, 2001. Any previous provisions contrary to this Decision are hereby abolished.

 

Vu Van Ninh

(Signed)

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