Decision No. 162/2002/QD-BTC On Amending the Name and Tariff Rate of Certain Goods Belonging to Groups 2709 and 2710 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

Decision No. 162/2002/QD-BTC amends the preferential import tariff rate for certain petroleum products and oils derived from bituminous minerals, effective from December 27, 2002.

Document No.162/2002/QĐ/BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byVũ Văn Ninh — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldTax Policy
Issued date26/12/2002
Effective date27/12/2002
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 162/2002/QD-BTC amends the preferential import tariff rate for certain petroleum products and oils derived from bituminous minerals, effective from December 27, 2002.

Scope of application

Enterprises importing petroleum and related oils.

Key points

  • Enterprises importing crude oil (petroleum) belonging to Group 2709 must pay a tariff rate of 15%.
  • Condensate is exempt from tax.
  • Light oils and derivatives belonging to Group 2710 have a tariff rate ranging from 10% to 20%, depending on the product type.
  • Waste oils belonging to Group 2710 containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) must pay a tariff rate of 20%, otherwise 20%.
  • This Decision takes effect from December 27, 2002.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enterprises importing crude oil will bear a higher tax burden (15%) compared to before, increasing production costs.
  • Light oils and derivatives have a lower tariff rate ranging from 20% to 30% compared to crude oil, creating a competitive advantage for enterprises.
  • Waste oils are subject to a high tariff rate (20%), reducing the volume of imports of this type of oil.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the tariff rate for crude oil?

Crude oil belonging to Group 2709 must pay a tariff rate of 15%.

Is condensate subject to tax?

Condensate is exempt from tax.

What is the tariff rate for premium motor gasoline?

Premium motor gasoline must pay a tariff rate of 20%.

What is the tariff rate for waste oil?

Waste oils belonging to Group 2710 containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) must pay a tariff rate of 20%, otherwise 20%.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from December 27, 2002.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 162/2002/QĐ/BTC
Hanoi, December 26, 2002

DECISION OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Amending the Name and Rate of Preferential Import Tariff for Certain Items in Group 2709 and 2710 in the List of Preferential Import Tariffs

____________________________

 THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 5, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure 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 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 Provisions of the Export Tax, Import Tax Law No. 04/1998/QH10 dated May 20, 1998;

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

At the proposal of the Director General of the General Department of Taxation;

Pursuant to …;

Article 1: Amend the preferential import tariff rates for certain items in groups 2709 and 2710 as stipulated in Decision No. 135/2002/QĐ/BTC dated November 4, 2002 and Decision No. 145/2002/QĐ/BTC dated December 2, 2002 of the Minister of Finance to new preferential import tariff rates as follows:

Code Number

Description of Group, Item

Tax Rate (%)

Group

Subgroup

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

2709

 

 

Crude petroleum and other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, in crude form

 

2709

00

10

- Crude oil (petroleum)

15

2709

00

20

- Condensate

0

2709

00

90

- Other

15

2710

 

 

Crude oil and other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, except in crude form; preparations not specified or mentioned elsewhere containing 70% or more by weight of crude oil or other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, which are the main components of such preparations; waste oils.

 

 

 

 

- Crude oil and other oils obtained from bituminous minerals (except in crude form) and preparations not specified or mentioned elsewhere containing 70% or more by weight of crude oil or other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, which are the main components of such preparations, excluding waste oils:

 

2710

11

 

-- Light oils and preparations thereof:

 

2710

11

11

--- High-grade leaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

12

--- High-grade unleaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

13

--- Ordinary grade leaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

14

--- Ordinary grade unleaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

15

--- Other leaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

16

--- Other unleaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

17

--- Aviation gasoline

15

2710

11

21

--- White spirit solvent

10

2710

11

22

--- Solvent with low aromatic content, less than 1%

10

2710

11

23

--- Other solvents

10

2710

11

24

--- Naphtha, reformate and other preparations for blending into gasoline

20

2710

11

25

--- Other light oils

20

2710

11

29

-- Unpackaged herbicide for retail sale

20

2710

19

 

-- Other:

 

 

 

 

--- Medium distillates (with medium boiling range) and preparations

 

2710

19

11

---- Kerosene for lighting

0

2710

19

12

---- Other kerosenes including gas oil

0

2710

19

13

---- Jet engine fuel (jet fuel) with flash point 23 or higher0C or more.

25

2710

19

14

---- Jet engine fuel (jet fuel) with flash point below 230C

25

2710

19

15

---- Normal paraffins

10

2710

19

19

---- Other medium oils and preparations

10

 

 

 

--- Other:

 

2710

19

21

---- Base oils for blending into lubricating oils

10

2710

19

22

---- Lubricating oils for aircraft engines

5

2710

19

23

---- Other lubricating oils

20

2710

19

24

---- Greases

10

2710

19

25

---- Hydraulic brake fluid

3

2710

19

26

---- Transformer oil or oil for interrupter equipment

10

2710

19

27

---- High-speed diesel fuel

0

2710

19

28

---- Other diesel fuels

0

2710

19

29

---- Other burning oils

0

2710

19

30

Line above subheading 8704.22.41 (page 614)

10

 

 

 

- Waste oils:

 

2710

91

00

-- Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

20

2710

99

00

- Peanut kernels, whether or not broken into pieces

20

Article 2: This Decision shall take effect and apply to import declarations submitted to customs authorities from December 27, 2002. All previous provisions contrary to this Decision are hereby abolished./.

DEPUTY MINISTER MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPUTY MINISTER

Vu Van Ninh
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