Decision No. 45/2004/QD-BTC of the Minister of Finance on amending the preferential import tariff rate for clinker

Decision No. 45/2004/QD-BTC of the Minister of Finance amends the preferential import tariff rate for clinker, effective from May 10, 2004.

Document No.45/2004/QĐ-BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byTrương Chí Trung — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date06/05/2004
Effective date07/06/2004
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 45/2004/QD-BTC of the Minister of Finance amends the preferential import tariff rate for clinker, effective from May 10, 2004.

Scope of application

Enterprises importing clinker

Key points

  • Enterprises importing clinker → the new preferential import tariff rate is 10% (for clinker to produce white cement) and 25% (for other types)
  • Enterprises importing clinker → the new preferential import tariff rate is 40% for Portland cement, aluminum cement, and other water-resistant cements
  • Enterprises importing clinker → effective from May 10, 2004

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces tax burden for enterprises producing white cement, increasing profits.
  • Negative impact: Increases import costs for other types of clinker, affecting product costs.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the new preferential import tariff rate for clinker?

The new preferential import tariff rate for clinker to produce white cement is 10%, while other types are subject to 25%.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect from May 10, 2004.

Which types of clinker are subject to a 10% rate?

Clinker for producing white cement is subject to a 10% rate. Other types are subject to a 25% rate.

For which goods does the new preferential import tariff rate apply?

The new preferential import tariff rate applies to clinker under subheading 2523, including Portland cement, aluminum cement, slag cement (expanded), super-sulfate cement, and water-resistant cement.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Number: 45/2004/QD-BTC
Hanoi, May 6, 2004

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the amendment of the preferential import tax rate for clinker

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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;

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

Pursuant to the Tariff based on the List of Goods Subject to Import Tax promulgated together with Resolution No. 63/NQ-UBTVQH10 dated October 10, 1998 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the 10th Term, which has been amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 399/2003/NQ-UBTVQH11 dated June 19, 2003 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the 11th Term concerning the amendment and supplementation of the Tariff based on the List of Goods Subject to Import Tax;

Pursuant to Article 1 of Decree No. 94/1998/ND-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, Import Tax No. 04/1998/QH10 dated May 20, 1998;

Pursuant to Notification No. 81/TB-VPCP dated April 16, 2004 of the Government Office.

At the request of the Director of the Tax Policy Department;

DECISION:

Article 1:Amend the preferential import tax rate for clinker under Group 2523 as stipulated in Decision No. 110/2003/QD-BTC dated July 25, 2003 of the Minister of Finance on the issuance of the Preferential Import Tariff to a new preferential import tax rate as follows:

Item Code

Description of Goods

Machine tools for machining complete units (one operation position) and machine tools for multi-position machining to process metals.

(%)

2523

 

 

Portland cement, aluminum cement, slag cement (expanded), super sulfate cement, and water-resistant cement (hydraulic cement), similar, whether colored or not, or in clinker form

 

2523

10

 

- Clinker cement:

 

2523

10

10

- - For producing white cement

25

2523

10

90

- Paddy:

25

 

 

 

- Portland cement:

 

2523

21

00

- White cement, uncolored or artificially colored

40

2523

29

 

- - - Other

 

2523

29

10

- - - Colored cement

40

2523

29

90

- - Of chickens of the species Gallus domesticus

40

2523

30

00

- Aluminum cement

40

2523

90

00

- Other water-resistant cement

40

Article 2: This Decision shall take effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and shall apply to customs declarations for imported goods submitted to customs authorities from May 10, 2004./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Truong Chi Trung
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