Circular No. 39/2009/TT-BTC Regarding the amendment of preferential import tax rates for certain groups of goods in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

Circular No. 39/2009/TT-BTC adjusts the preferential import tax rates for certain groups of dairy products, applicable from March 9, 2009.

Document No.39/2009/TT-BTC
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byĐỗ Hoàng Anh Tuấn — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
Issued date03/03/2009
Effective date09/03/2009
Expiry date13/01/2010
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 39/2009/TT-BTC adjusts the preferential import tax rates for certain groups of dairy products, applicable from March 9, 2009.

Key points

  • Customs authorities → must apply the new tax rate to customs declarations for imported dairy products from March 9, 2009.
  • Dairy products (excluding powdered milk) under subheadings 04.01 and 04.02 → the preferential import tax rates will be adjusted according to the List attached to this Circular.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Importing enterprises will bear additional costs due to increased taxes, but may also take advantage of tax benefits to reduce product costs.
  • End consumers may have to pay more for dairy products due to increased import taxes.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the new tax rate?

This Circular does not specify the new tax rate, only mentioning that it will be adjusted according to the List attached to this Circular.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect and is applicable from March 9, 2009.

Are powdered milk products affected?

No, this Circular only adjusts the tax rates for dairy products (excluding powdered milk) under subheadings 04.01 and 04.02.

Which authority is responsible for applying the new tax rate?

Customs authorities are responsible for applying the new tax rate to customs declarations for imported dairy products from March 9, 2009.

Which group of goods is being adjusted?

Dairy products (excluding powdered milk) under subheadings 04.01 and 04.02 are the goods subject to adjustment of preferential import tax rates.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 39/2009/TT-BTC
Hanoi, March 3, 2009

 

CIRCULAR

Regarding the amendment of preferential import tariff rates

for certain groups of goods in the Import Tariff Schedule

_______________________________

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

Pursuant to Resolution No. 295/2007/NQ-UBTVQH12 dated September 28, 2007 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on the issuance of the Export Tariff Schedule according to the list of taxable commodity groups and tax rate ranges for each group, and the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule according to the list of taxable commodity groups and preferential tax rate ranges for each group;

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

Pursuant to Decree No. 118/2008/NĐ-CP dated November 27, 2008, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;

The Ministry of Finance guides the implementation of preferential import tariff rates for certain dairy products listed in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule as follows:

Article 1. Adjusting the preferential import tariff rates of certain groups of dairy products (excluding powdered milk) under subheadings 04.01 and 04.02 specified in Appendix 1 issued together with Decision No. 106/2007/QĐ-BTC dated December 20, 2007 of the Minister of Finance to new preferential import tariff rates as specified in the List attached to this Circular.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect and applies to Customs Declaration Forms for imported goods registered with Customs authorities from March 9, 2009./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Do Hoang Anh Tuan

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