This Circular stipulates the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2015 and the method of allocating the quota to traders with permits to produce cigarette products. The quota is set at 46,305 tons, applicable from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
Scope of application
Traders with permits to produce cigarette products issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and who have a need to use a certain proportion of imported tobacco leaves for production.
Key points
- The tariff quota for importation in 2015 is 46,305 tons (Article 1).
- Allocation of the quota shall be carried out in accordance with Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BCT (Article 2, Clause 1).
- The quota shall be allocated to traders with permits to produce cigarette products and a need to use a certain proportion of imported tobacco leaves confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Article 2, Clause 2).
- This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 (Article 3).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Ensuring a supply of tobacco leaves for manufacturing enterprises, supporting the development of the domestic tobacco industry.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for enterprises not allocated the quota.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff quota for importation in 2015?
The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves in 2015 is 46,305 tons (Article 1).
Which traders are allocated the quota?
The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves is allocated to traders with permits to produce cigarette products issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and who have a need to use a certain proportion of imported tobacco leaves (Article 2, Clause 2).
When does this Circular apply?
This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 (Article 3).
On what basis is the allocation of the quota based?
The allocation of the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves is carried out in accordance with Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BCT (Article 2, Clause 1).
What can businesses do if they are not allocated the quota?
Businesses not allocated the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves under this Circular will face difficulties in supplying raw materials for production (Article 2, Clause 2).
Full text
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MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE ___________________ |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM ________________________ |
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Number: 49/2014/TT-BCT |
Hanoi, December 15, 2014 |
CIRCULAR
Regulations on the import of tobacco leaves
pursuant to the tariff quota for 2015
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Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2012/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 2012, of the Government, detailing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to Decree No. 187/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 20, 2013 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international goods trading activities and related agency buying, selling, processing, and transiting goods with foreign countries;
At the proposal of the Director of the Import-Export Department,
The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular to regulate the importation of tobacco leaves under the tariff quota for 2015.
Article 1. Quantity of quota duty imports in 2015
The quantity of tobacco leaves (HS Code 2401) imported under the tariff quota for 2015 is 46,305 tons.
ARTICLE 2. PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATION
1. Principles of Allocating Import Quota Duties
The allocation of the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves shall be carried out in accordance with Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BCT dated January 27, 2014 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade detailing certain provisions of Decree No. 187/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 20, 2013 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international goods trading activities and related agency buying, selling, processing, and transiting goods with foreign countries.
2. Recipients of the allocation of the tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves
The tariff quota for importing tobacco leaves will be allocated to traders holding a production license for cigarettes issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and having a need to use a certain proportion of imported tobacco leaves for cigarette production, confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Article 3. Effectiveness
This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2015 until December 31, 2015./.
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