Decision No. 23/2008/QD-BTC On the regulation of absolute import tax rates for used passenger cars imported

This Decision sets out the absolute tax rates for used passenger cars imported from May 13, 2008, applicable to different types of vehicles based on their engine cylinder capacity. The tax rate is determined according to each group of tariff codes and the specific engine cylinder capacity of the vehicle.

Số hiệu23/2008/QĐ-BTC
Loại văn bảnDecision
Cơ quan ban hànhMinistry of Finance
Người kýĐỗ Hoàng Anh Tuấn — Thứ trưởng
Cập nhật28/06/2026
NgànhFinance
Lĩnh vựcTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Ngày ban hành08/05/2008
Ngày áp dụng30/05/2008
Ngày hết hiệu lực
Tình trạngIn effect
✦ Tóm lược thông minh

This Decision sets out the absolute tax rates for used passenger cars imported from May 13, 2008, applicable to different types of vehicles based on their engine cylinder capacity. The tax rate is determined according to each group of tariff codes and the specific engine cylinder capacity of the vehicle.

Đối tượng áp dụng

Import enterprises and individuals buying and selling used passenger cars.

Các điểm cốt lõi

  • Passenger cars with up to five seats (including the driver) and an engine cylinder capacity under 1,000 cc → tax of 3,500 USD
  • Passenger cars with six to nine seats (including the driver) and an engine cylinder capacity of 2,000 cc or less → tax of 10,800 USD
  • Passenger cars with ten to fifteen seats (including the driver) and an engine cylinder capacity of 2,000 cc or less → tax of 9,500 USD
  • The tax applied to the above types of vehicles is calculated according to each group of tariff codes and the specific engine cylinder capacity.
  • This Decision replaces the previous decision from the date of publication in the Official Gazette plus fifteen days.

🌐 Tác động xã hội từ văn bản này

  • Positive impact: Helps control the import tax on used passenger cars, ensuring fairness in taxation.
  • Negative impact: May increase costs for buyers of used passenger cars.

❓ Câu hỏi thường gặp

What is the absolute tax rate for passenger cars with up to five seats and an engine cylinder capacity under 1,000 cc?

The absolute tax rate for this type of vehicle is 3,500 USD.

What is the absolute tax rate for passenger cars with six to nine seats and an engine cylinder capacity of 2,000 cc or less?

The absolute tax rate for this type of vehicle is 10,800 USD.

What is the absolute tax rate for passenger cars with ten to fifteen seats and an engine cylinder capacity of 2,000 cc or less?

The absolute tax rate for this type of vehicle is 9,500 USD.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from May 13, 2008, fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

How is the tax applied to used passenger cars?

The tax is calculated according to each group of tariff codes and the specific engine cylinder capacity, depending on the type of imported vehicle.

Toàn văn

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 23/2008/QD-BTC
Hanoi, May 8, 2008

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the determination of the ad valorem import tax rate for used motor vehicles imported

_________________________

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to the Law on Export Tax and Import Tax No. 45/2005/QH11 dated June 14, 2005;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 77/2003/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2003 stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 149/2005/NĐ-CP dated December 8, 2005 detailing the implementation of the Law on Export Tax and Import Tax;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006 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 Decision No. 69/2006/QD-TTg dated March 28, 2006 of the Prime Minister stipulating the tax rates and authority to adjust tax rates for used motor vehicles;

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

DECISION:

Article 1. The import tax rate applicable to customs declarations for imported goods registered with customs authorities from May 13, 2008, for used passenger cars with up to 15 seats (including driver) is as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF GOODS

Belonging to tariff number in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

Unit of Measurement

Tax Rate (USD)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

1. Passenger cars with up to 5 seats (including driver), with engine displacement:

 

 

 

- Under 1,000 cc

8703

Pieces

3.500,00

- From 1,000cc to under 1,500cc

8703

Pieces

8.000,00

- From 1,500 cc to 2,000 cc

8703

Pieces

12.000,00

- Over 2,000 cc to under 2,500 cc

8703

Pieces

17.000,00

- From 2,500 cc to 3,000 cc

8703

Pieces

18.000,00

- Over 3,000 cc to 4,000 cc

8703

Pieces

20.000,00

- Over 5,000 cc to 6,000 cc

8703

Pieces

26.400,00

- Over 6,000 cc

8703

Pieces

30.000,00

2. Passenger cars with 6 to 9 seats (including driver), with engine displacement:

 

 

 

- Up to 2,000 cc

8703

Pieces

10.800,00

- Over 2,000 cc to 3,000 cc

8703

Pieces

16.000,00

- Over 3,000 cc to 4,000 cc

8703

Pieces

19.000,00

- Over 4,000 cc

8703

Pieces

24.000,00

3. Passenger cars with 10 to 15 seats (including driver), with engine displacement:

 

 

 

- Up to 2,000 cc

8702

Pieces

9.500,00

- Over 2,000 cc to 3,000 cc

8702

Pieces

13.000,00

- Over 3,000 cc

8702

Pieces

                17.000,00

12/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 issued by the Minister of Agriculture and EnvironmentThis Decision replaces Decision No. 14/2008/QD-BTC dated March 11, 2008 of the Minister of Finance, and takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Do Hoang Anh Tuan

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