Circular No. 49-TC/TCT supplements Circular No. 59-TC/TCT/CS dated November 2, 1991 of the Ministry of Finance.

This circular provides supplementary guidance on the turnover tax rate for chemical production activities and modifies the tax rates applicable to specific products such as student writing ink, fertilizers, pesticides, and basic chemicals.

Document No.49-TC/TCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byPhan Văn Dĩnh
Updated16/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date29/09/1992
Effective date30/09/1992
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This circular provides supplementary guidance on the turnover tax rate for chemical production activities and modifies the tax rates applicable to specific products such as student writing ink, fertilizers, pesticides, and basic chemicals.

Scope of application

Chemical manufacturing industry

Key points

  • Chemical products are subject to a 6% turnover tax (new Point 7).
  • Student writing ink is only subject to a 1% turnover tax.
  • Fertilizers and pesticides are subject to a 1% turnover tax.
  • Basic chemicals with specific lists also face a 1% turnover tax.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Chemical manufacturing enterprises must comply with the new tax rates for specific products.
  • The student writing ink, fertilizer, and pesticide production industries benefit from lower tax rates compared to before.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the new turnover tax rate for basic chemicals?

Basic chemicals are subject to a 1% turnover tax according to the specified list.

What is the turnover tax rate for student writing ink products?

Student writing ink is only subject to a 1% turnover tax.

Full text

OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

CIRCULAR

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE DECREE NO. 49-TC/TCT ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1992
GUIDING ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS TO CIRCULAR NO. 59-TC/TCT/CS
DATED OCTOBER 2, 1991 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Pursuant to the revenue tax schedule issued together with Resolution No. 472-NQ/HĐNN8 dated September 10, 1991 of the State Council, the Ministry of Finance provides additional guidance on revenue tax for chemical production activities as follows:

Replace point 7 under Section I: "industry" in the detailed revenue tax schedule issued together with Circular No. 59-TC/TCT/CS dated November 2, 1991 of the Ministry of Finance with the new point 7 below:

"7. Chemical products 6%

Specifically:

- Student ink 1%

- Fertilizers and pesticides 1%

- Basic chemicals (list of basic chemical types attached to Decision No. 204-CNNg-KHKT dated May 25, 1991 of the Heavy Industry Ministry) 1%

This Circular takes effect from October 1, 1992. During implementation, any difficulties should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Finance for consideration and resolution.

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