Decision No. 34/2001/QÐ-BTC on amending the tax rates of certain groups of goods in the tariff schedule, preferential import tariffs.

Decision No. 34/2001/QÐ-BTC amends the tax rates of certain groups of goods in the preferential import tariff schedule. This document adjusts the tax rates applicable to specific goods, aiming to effectively manage imports and exports.

Document No.34/2001/QÐ-BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byLê Thị Băng Tâm
Updated15/06/2026
SectorTaxes, Fees, Charges and Other Revenues
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date18/04/2001
Effective date01/05/2001
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 34/2001/QÐ-BTC amends the tax rates of certain groups of goods in the preferential import tariff schedule. This document adjusts the tax rates applicable to specific goods, aiming to effectively manage imports and exports.

Scope of application

Taxpayers; customs authorities

Key points

  • Taxpayers must comply with the new tax rates specified in Annexes I and II of this Decision when declaring the importation of goods from May 1, 2001 (Annex I) and January 1, 2002 (Annex II).
  • The new tax rates applicable to specific goods are detailed in Annexes I and II of the Decision.
  • Any previous provisions contrary to this provision shall be abolished.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Importers will have to comply with the new tax rates, which may lead to changes in import costs.
  • Customs authorities are equipped with more effective tools for managing imports and exports.
  • Some businesses may face difficulties in adjusting their business operations to align with the new tax rates.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the start date for applying the new tax rates?

The start date for applying the new tax rates specified in Annex I is May 1, 2001, and for Annex II is January 1, 2002.

How will previous provisions contrary to this Decision be handled?

Any previous provisions contrary to the provisions in this Decision shall be abolished.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 34/2001/QD-BTC

Hanoi, April 18, 2001

 Pursuant to …; OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Regarding the amendment of tariff rates for certain groups of goods in

The Preferential Import Tax Tariff

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THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to Decree No. 15/CP dated March 2, 1993 of the Government on the tasks, powers, and responsibilities for state management of ministries and ministerial-level agencies;
Pursuant to the Prime Minister's Decision No. 853/1997/CT-TTg dated October 11, 1997 on combating smuggling under new circumstances;
Pursuant to the tariff rate framework stipulated in the Import Tariff Schedule according to the List of Taxable Goods Categories issued together with Resolution No. 63/NQ-UBTVQH10 dated October 10, 1998 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, Term X;
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 2 of Decision No. 46/2001/QD-TTg dated April 4, 2001 of the Prime Minister on the management of export and import goods during the period 2001-2005;
After consulting the opinions of relevant ministries and agencies and following the proposal of the Director General of the General Department of Taxation,

DECISION:

Article 1: Amend the tariff rates for certain groups of goods specified in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule issued together with Decision No. 1803/1998/QD-BTC dated December 11, 1998 of the Minister of Finance and the lists amending and supplementing the names and tariff rates of certain groups of goods in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule issued together with: Decision No. 38/1999/QD-BTC dated April 3, 1999; Decision No. 139/1999/QD-BTC dated November 11, 1999; Decision No. 91/2000/QD-BTC dated June 2, 2000; Decision No. 193/2000/QD-BTC dated December 5, 2000 of the Minister of Finance to new tariff rates specified in the list amending the tariff rates of certain imported goods in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule attached as Appendix I, Appendix II to this Decision.

Article 2. The preferential import tariff rates specified in Appendix I of this Decision shall take effect and be applied to import declarations submitted to customs authorities from May 1, 2001.

The preferential import tariff rates specified in Appendix II of this Decision shall take effect and be applied to import declarations submitted to customs authorities from January 1, 2002. All previous provisions contrary to these regulations are hereby abolished./.

Place of Receipt:                                                                   

- Central Party Committee Office

- NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT, PRESIDENTIAL PALACE SECRETARIAT

- Departments, Bureaus, Institutes, Commissions, Units

Supreme People's Court, VPCP

||| MINISTRIES, GOVERNMENT-LEVEL AGENCIES, GOVERNMENT-AFFILIATED AGENCIES

- Provincial People's Committees, Departments of Finance, Taxation Bureaus in provinces and centrally governed cities

centrally governed city               

- DIRECTORATES, BUREAUS, DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTES SUBORDINATE TO THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE         

 - Representatives of the General Department of Taxation in southern provinces

- FILED WITH: SECRETARIAT (LEGAL AFFAIRS, TAXATION)

           GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (LEGAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT 3)

CERTIFIED BY THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

DEPUTY MINISTER

(Signed)

Le Thi Bang Tam

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