Decision No. 131/2000/QD-BTC on amending the import tariff rates for certain items under subheading 2711 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

Decision No. 131/2000/QD-BTC amends the preferential import tariff rates for certain petroleum gas and other hydrocarbon gases items under subheading 2711 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule. The new rate will be applied from August 30, 2000.

Document No.131/2000/QÐ-BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byVũ Văn Ninh
Updated16/06/2026
SectorUnclassified
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date30/08/2000
Effective date30/08/2000
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 131/2000/QD-BTC amends the preferential import tariff rates for certain petroleum gas and other hydrocarbon gases items under subheading 2711 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule. The new rate will be applied from August 30, 2000.

Scope of application

Import declaration submitter

Key points

  • Liquefied natural gas and gaseous form: Tariff rate is 5% (Article 1)
  • Propane, Butanes, Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene, and Butadiene: Tariff rate is 5% (Article 1)
  • Other items in subheading 2711 in liquefied and gaseous forms: Tariff rate is 5% or 1% (Article 1)
  • This Decision takes effect from August 30, 2000, applicable to import declarations submitted to customs authorities (Article 2)
  • Previous regulations contrary to this Decision are abolished (Article 2)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Reducing the import tax burden for enterprises importing petroleum gas and other hydrocarbon gases
  • Enhancing the competitiveness of imported goods domestically
  • Domestic production enterprises may be affected in terms of competition

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the new tariff rate for liquefied natural gas?

The new tariff rate for liquefied natural gas is 5% (Article 1)

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from August 30, 2000 (Article 2)

Which items have their tariff rates reduced?

Certain petroleum gas and other hydrocarbon gases items under subheading 2711 (Article 1)

Full text

Pursuant to …;

OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE NO. 131/2000/QĐ-BTC ON AUGUST 30, 2000 REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE OF IMPORT DUTY FOR CERTAIN ITEMS IN GROUP 2711 IN THE LIST OF PREFERENTIAL IMPORT DUTIES

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;

Pursuant to the tariff rate framework stipulated 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 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, Term X;

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 articles of the Law on Export Tax and Import Tax No. 04/1998/QH10 dated May 20, 1998;

REFERRING TO THE OPINION OF THE MINISTRY OF TRADE IN LETTER No. 3730/TM-CSTNTN DATED AUGUST 18, 2000 CONCERNING THE REQUEST TO REDUCE IMPORT DUTY ON GAS PRODUCTS;

At the proposal of the Director General of the State Revenue总局局长的提议;

Pursuant to …;

Article 1:AMENDS THE RATE OF PREFERENTIAL IMPORT DUTY FOR CERTAIN ITEMS IN GROUP 2711 AS STIPULATED IN DECISION No. 106/2000/QĐ-BTC DATED JUNE 30, 2000 OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE TO THE NEW RATES OF PREFERENTIAL IMPORT DUTY AS FOLLOWS:

Code Number

Description of Group, Item

Tax Rate (%)

Group

Subgroup

1

2

3

4

5

2711

NATURAL GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON GASES:

- LIQUEFIED:

2711

11

00

-- NATURAL GAS

5

2711

12

00

-- PROPANE

5

2711

13

00

-- BUTANES

5

2711

14

00

-- ETHYLENE, PROPYLENE, BUTYLENE AND BUTADIENE

5

2711

19

00

- Peanut kernels, whether or not broken into pieces

5

- GASEOUS FORM:

2711

21

00

-- NATURAL GAS

1

2711

29

00

- Peanut kernels, whether or not broken into pieces

1

Article 2:THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT AND BE APPLIED TO IMPORT DECLARATIONS SUBMITTED TO CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES FROM AUGUST 30, 2000. ALL PRIOR PROVISIONS CONTRARY TO THIS DECISION ARE ABROGATED.

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