Circular No. 16/2008/TT-BCT guiding the importation of goods under the tariff quota management list for the year 2009.

Circular No. 16/2008/TT-BCT guides the importation of goods under the tariff quota management list for the year 2009, including the tariff quotas for eggs, raw tobacco, salt, and refined/raw sugar. This Circular takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette until December 31, 2009.

Document No.16/2008/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byNguyễn Thành Biên — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldImport-Export
Issued date09/12/2008
Effective date08/01/2009
Expiry date01/01/2010
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 16/2008/TT-BCT guides the importation of goods under the tariff quota management list for the year 2009, including the tariff quotas for eggs, raw tobacco, salt, and refined/raw sugar. This Circular takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette until December 31, 2009.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Industry and Trade issues import licenses under the tariff quota for traders using sugar as raw material for direct production purposes.
  • The tariff quota for eggs in 2009 is 34,000 tons, for raw tobacco is 45,000 tons, for salt is 250,000 tons, and for refined/raw sugar is 61,000 tons.
  • This Circular takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette until December 31, 2009.
  • The principle of issuing import licenses under the tariff quota is implemented according to Circular No. 04/2006/TT-BTM of the Ministry of Commerce.
  • Traders are allocated tariff quotas to import goods as prescribed.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring supply for the domestic market, stabilizing prices and product quality.
  • Negative impact: It may cause difficulties for businesses not allocated tariff quotas.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What goods are included in the tariff quota for 2009?

The tariff quota for 2009 includes eggs (34,000 tons), raw tobacco (45,000 tons), salt (250,000 tons), and refined/raw sugar (61,000 tons).

Who is issued import licenses under the tariff quota?

The Ministry of Industry and Trade issues import licenses under the tariff quota for traders using sugar as raw material for direct production purposes.

When does the tariff quota take effect?

The tariff quota for 2009 takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette until December 31, 2009.

How are import licenses under the tariff quota issued?

The principle of issuing import licenses under the tariff quota is implemented according to Circular No. 04/2006/TT-BTM of the Ministry of Commerce.

How many goods are specified in this circular?

This circular specifies the tariff quotas for four goods: eggs, raw tobacco, salt, and refined/raw sugar.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 16/2008/TT-BCT

Hanoi, December 9, 2008

CIRCULAR

Guidelines for importing goods subject to import quota tariff management in 2009

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Pursuant to Decree No. 189/2007/ND-CP dated December 27, 2007, issued by the Government, detailing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international trade activities and agency buying, selling, processing, and transiting goods with foreign countries;

Pursuant to Circular No. 04/2006/TT-BTM dated April 6, 2006 of the Ministry of Trade guiding certain contents stipulated in Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international trade activities and agency buying, selling, processing, and transiting goods with foreign countries;

The Ministry of Industry and Trade hereby provides specific guidelines for importing goods subject to import quota tariff management in 2009 as follows:

I. QUANTITIES OF IMPORT QUOTA TARIFFS IN 2009

Quarter (1)

Goods Code

Goods Name

Unit

Quantity

1

04070091

Chicken eggs

metric tons

34.000

04070092

Duck eggs

04070099

Other

2

2401

Tobacco leaves

tons

45.000

3

2501

SALT

tons

250.000

4

1701

Poultry eggs

tons

61.000

II. PRINCIPLES FOR ISSUING PERMITS FOR IMPORTING UNDER QUOTA TARIFF REGIME

The principles for issuing permits under the quota tariff regime, the entities eligible to be allocated quota tariffs, and the procedures for issuing permits under the quota tariff regime shall be implemented in accordance with Circular No. 04/2006/TT-BTM dated April 6, 2006 of the Ministry of Trade guiding certain contents stipulated in Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international trade activities and agency buying, selling, processing, and transiting goods with foreign countries.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade issues permits for importing refined sugar and raw sugar under the quota tariff regime to traders using sugar as raw material for direct production purposes.

III. IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS

This Circular takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and remains effective until December 31, 2009./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER




Nguyen Thanh Binh

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