Circular No. 143/2012/TT-BTC amends Circular No. 14/2012/TT-BTC dated February 7, 2012, of the Ministry of Finance on the level of tolls, collection, payment, management, and use of fees for using the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway.

Circular No. 143/2012/TT-BTC amends the toll levels for using the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway, effective from October 15, 2012. The toll rates for trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container vehicles have been adjusted.

Document No.143/2012/TT-BTC
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byVũ Thị Mai — Thứ trưởng
Updated25/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date31/08/2012
Effective date15/10/2012
Expiry date01/01/2017
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 143/2012/TT-BTC amends the toll levels for using the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway, effective from October 15, 2012. The toll rates for trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container vehicles have been adjusted.

Scope of application

The subjects operating trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container vehicles using the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway.

Key points

  • Trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container vehicles → must pay a fee of 6,000 VND/km.
  • At entry-exit points such as Cho Dem, Ben Luc, Tan An, Than Cuu Nghia → the toll rates for trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container vehicles have been adjusted from 60,000 to 240,000 VND.
  • This Circular takes effect from October 15, 2012.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces financial burden for the subjects operating large trucks when toll rates are adjusted appropriately.
  • Negative impact: May increase transportation costs for businesses using expressway services.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the toll rate for trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container vehicles?

The toll rate is 6,000 VND/km, effective from October 15, 2012.

At which entry-exit points are the toll rates adjusted?

The toll rates are adjusted at entry-exit points such as Cho Dem, Ben Luc, Tan An, Than Cuu Nghia.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from October 15, 2012.

What is the toll rate for trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container vehicles at the Cho Dem entry-exit point?

At the Cho Dem entry-exit point, the toll rate for trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container vehicles is 60,000 VND.

If issues arise during implementation, who will provide guidance?

Organizations and individuals can promptly reflect to the Ministry of Finance for research and supplementary guidance.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 143/2012/TT-BTC
Hanoi, August 31, 2012

 CIRCULAR

Amending Circular No. 14/2012/TT-BTC dated February 7, 2012 of the Ministry of Finance on the level of collection, collection regime, payment, management and use of road usage fees for the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong expresswayHo Chi Minh City - Trung Luong expressway
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Based on the Ordinance on Fees and Charges No. 38/2001/PL-UBTVQH10 dated August 28, 2001;
Pursuant to Decree No. 57/2002/NĐ-CP dated June 3, 2002 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Fees and Stamp Duties and Decree No. 24/2006/NĐ-CP dated March 6, 2006 amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 57/2002/NĐ-CP dated June 3, 2002;
Pursuant to the Decree No. 118/2008/NĐ-CP dated November 27, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Tax Policy Department;
The Minister of Finance promulgates this Circular amending Circular No. 14/2012/TT-BTC dated February 7, 2012 of the Ministry of Finance on the level of collection, collection regime, payment, management and use of road usage fees for the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong expressway, as follows:

Article 1. Amend certain contents in The Table of Road Usage Fee Levels issued together with Circular No. 14/2012/TT-BTC dated February 7, 2012 of the Ministry of Finance on the level of collection, collection regime, payment, management and use of road usage fees for the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong expressway, specifically as follows:

1. Amend Point 5, Item 1 of the Table of Road Usage Fee Levels as follows:
"1. The fee levels for vehicles are as follows:

Serial number

Type of vehicle

Face value

- The actual distance from residence to workplace and vice versa is the shortest route distance

5 Trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container transport vehicles 6.000

2. Amend Point 3.5, Item 3 of the Table of Road Usage Fee Levels as follows:
"3.5. Trucks with a carrying capacity of 18 tons or more and 40-foot container transport vehicles

Unit of measurement: dong

Departure

(Reason for application for issuance/reissuance)

Cho Dem Ben Luc Tan An Thanh Cuu Nghia
Cho Dem 60.000 150.000 240.000
Ben Luc 60.000 90.000 180.000
Tan An 150.000 90.000 90.000
Thanh Cuu Nghia 240.000 180.000 90.000

Article 2. Implementation

1. This Circular takes effect from October 15, 2012.

2. Other contents not specified in this Circular shall continue to be implemented according to the provisions of Circular No. 14/2012/TT-BTC dated February 7, 2012 of the Ministry of Finance on the level of collection, collection regime, payment, management and use of road usage fees for the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong expressway.

3. In case any difficulties arise during implementation, please promptly report to the Ministry of Finance for further guidance and supplementary instructions./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Vu Thi Mai

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