Circular No. 5327/TC/CST regarding the import tariff rate for alcoholic beverages originating from the United States and Australia

This circular stipulates the import tariff rate applicable to alcoholic beverages originating from the United States and Australia, at a rate of 80% starting from May 1, 2004.

Document No.5327/TC/CST
Document typeOfficial Dispatch
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byTrương Chí Trung
Updated17/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date19/05/2004
Effective date
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This circular stipulates the import tariff rate applicable to alcoholic beverages originating from the United States and Australia, at a rate of 80% starting from May 1, 2004.

Scope of application

Importer of alcoholic beverages originating from the United States and Australia

Key points

  • Imported goods under commodity groups 2204, 2205, 2206, and 2208 originating from the United States and Australia must be subject to an import tariff rate of 80% starting from May 1, 2004.
  • This tariff rate applies to alcoholic beverages as specified in Decision No. 17/2004/QĐ-BTC for those originating from the EU.
  • This circular is issued based on the Prime Minister's opinion and the Ministry of Trade's recommendation.
  • Apply the tariff rate as stipulated in Decision No. 17/2004/QĐ-BTC.
  • The implementation date is May 1, 2004.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Importers of alcoholic beverages originating from the United States and Australia will have to bear a higher tariff rate, increasing import costs.
  • To balance the domestic market with similar products originating from the EU.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the import tariff rate for alcoholic beverages originating from the United States and Australia?

The import tariff rate for alcoholic beverages originating from the United States and Australia is 80%.

When does this new tariff rate take effect?

This new tariff rate takes effect starting from May 1, 2004.

Full text

LETTER

OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE NUMBER 5327 TC/CST ON MAY 19, 2004
REGARDING CUSTOMS DUTY RATES FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IMPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES AND AUSTRALIA
TO: - Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and government agencies

 

- People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities

- People's Committee of provinces and centrally governed cities |||

 

BASED ON THE OPINIONS OF THE PRIME MINISTER IN LETTER NUMBER 19/CP-QHQT DATED MARCH 29, 2004 FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND LETTER NUMBER 1772/VPCP-KTTH DATED APRIL 13, 2004 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT;

BASED ON THE PROPOSALS OF THE MINISTRY OF TRADE IN LETTERS NUMBER 1888/BTM-CM DATED APRIL 26, 2004 AND NUMBER 2270 TM/XNK DATED MAY 6, 2004;

THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE HEREBY ANNOUNCES THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BELONGING TO HEADINGS 2204, 2205, 2206, AND 2208 OF THE IMPORT DUTY REDUCTION SCHEDULE) IMPORTED FROM AUSTRALIA ANDTHE UNITED STATES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A CUSTOMS DUTY RATE OF 80% (EIGHTY PERCENT), AS APPLIED TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IMPORTED FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION ACCORDING TO DECISION NUMBER 17/2004/QĐ-BTC DATED FEBRUARY 12, 2004 OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, EFFECTIVE FROM MAY 1, 2004.

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