Circular No. 18/2009/TT-BCT Regarding the amendment and supplementation of Circular No. 16/2008/TT-BCT dated December 9, 2008 of the Minister of Industry and Trade guiding the importation of goods under the tariff quota management for the year 2009.

Circular No. 18/2009/TT-BCT amends and supplements the tariff quota volume for the importation of refined sugar and raw sugar in 2009. The additional quota volume is 40,000 tons.

Document No.18/2009/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 date03/07/2009
Effective date17/08/2009
Expiry date01/01/2010
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 18/2009/TT-BCT amends and supplements the tariff quota volume for the importation of refined sugar and raw sugar in 2009. The additional quota volume is 40,000 tons.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Industry and Trade → supplements the tariff quota volume for the importation of refined sugar and raw sugar in 2009 with an additional quantity of 40,000 tons.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Sugar manufacturing enterprises will have more opportunities to import raw materials to increase production, but this also means that competition in the industry will become more intense.
  • Consumers may observe changes in the prices of sugar products due to fluctuations in supply.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the additional amount of the tariff quota for the importation of refined sugar and raw sugar in 2009?

The tariff quota volume for the importation of refined sugar and raw sugar in 2009 is supplemented by an additional 40,000 tons.

When does this circular take effect?

This circular takes effect 45 days from the date of issuance.

Which ministry implements the amendment and supplementation of the tariff quota for importation?

The Ministry of Industry and Trade implements the amendment and supplementation of the tariff quota for importation.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 18/2009/TT-BCT
Hanoi, July 3, 2009

CIRCULAR

Regarding amending and supplementing Circular No. 16/2008/TT-BCT dated December 9, 2008 of the Minister of Industry and Trade guiding the importation of goods under the Import Management List subject to tariff quotas in 2009

 ______________

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 related agency buying, selling, processing, and transiting of goods with foreign countries;

Pursuant to Circular No. 04/2006/TT-BTM dated April 6, 2006 of the Ministry of Trade (now the Ministry of Industry and Trade) guiding certain provisions of 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 related agency buying, selling, processing, and transiting of goods with foreign countries;

After reaching consensus with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Finance;

The Minister of Industry and Trade amends and supplements the tariff quota for imports in 2009 according to Circular No. 16/2008/TT-BCT dated December 9, 2008 of the Minister of Industry and Trade guiding the importation of goods under the Import Management List subject to tariff quotas in 2009 as follows:

Article 1. Supplementary Tariff Quota Quantity

Supplements the tariff quota for imports in 2009 for refined sugar and raw sugar (HS Code: 1701) at Item I of Circular No. 16/2008/TT-BCT dated December 9, 2008 of the Minister of Industry and Trade guiding the importation of goods under the Import Management List subject to tariff quotas in 2009 by an additional 40,000 tons (forty thousand tons).

Article 2. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of signature./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Thanh Binh
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