Decision No. 54/2006/QD-BTC On the Issuance of Import Tariff Rates for Certain Items Under Heading 2710 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

This Decision sets forth the preferential import tariff rates for items under heading 2710 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule, including various types of oils and oil products. Specific tariff rates are detailed for each item.

Document No.54/2006/QĐ-BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byTrương Chí Trung
Updated17/06/2026
SectorUnclassified
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date06/10/2006
Effective date21/10/2006
Expiry date26/12/2006
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Decision sets forth the preferential import tariff rates for items under heading 2710 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule, including various types of oils and oil products. Specific tariff rates are detailed for each item.

Scope of application

The importer of goods under heading 2710

Key points

  • The importer of motor gasoline with lead additives, high-grade type (HS Code: 2710.11.11) must pay a tariff rate of 20%.
  • The importer of lighting kerosene (HS Code: 2710.19.11) does not have to pay any tariff.
  • The importer of aircraft engine lubricating oil (HS Code: 2710.19.24) must pay a tariff rate of 5%.
  • The importer of hydraulic brake fluid (HS Code: 2710.19.27) must pay a tariff rate of 3%.
  • The importer of waste oils containing polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated terphenyls, or polybrominated biphenyls (HS Code: 2710.91.00) must pay a tariff rate of 20%.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • The importer of goods under heading 2710 will be subject to specific tariff rates as prescribed, thereby affecting business costs.
  • Preferential tariff rates help reduce financial burdens on importing enterprises for items with low tariffs or duty-free status.
  • End consumers will be indirectly affected through product prices due to changes in import tariffs.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the import tariff rate for unleaded premium motor gasoline (HS Code: 2710.11.12)?

The preferential import tariff rate applicable to this item is 20%.

Does other fuel oil, including gas oil (HS Code: 2710.19.12) need to pay a tariff?

No, this item is exempt from import tariffs.

What group does lubricating grease (HS Code: 2710.19.26) belong to and what is its tariff rate?

Lubricating grease belongs to subheading 2710.19.26 and must pay a tariff rate of 5%.

What is the tariff rate for hydraulic brake fluid (brake fluid) (HS Code: 2710.19.27)?

The tariff rate applicable to this item is 3%.

What is the tariff rate for waste oils containing polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated terphenyls, or polybrominated biphenyls (HS Code: 2710.91.00)?

The tariff rate applicable to this item is 20%.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 54/2006/QĐ-BTC

Hanoi, October 6, 2006

 

Pursuant to …;

REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE IMPORT DUTY RATES FOR CERTAIN ITEMS IN GROUP 2710 IN THE PREFERENTIAL IMPORT TAX SCHEDULE

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to the Law on Export Duties and Import Duties No. 45/2005/QH11 dated June 14, 2005;
Pursuant to Resolution No. 977/2005/NQ-UBTVQH11 dated December 13, 2005 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on the issuance of the export tax schedule according to the list of taxable goods groups and the tax rate range for each group, and the preferential import tax schedule according to the list of taxable goods groups and the preferential tax rate range for each group;
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 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;
Based on the proposal of the Director of the Tax Policy Department
,

Pursuant to …;:

Article 1.

Issuing the preferential import tax rates for certain items in Group 2710 in the Preferential Import Tax Schedule according to the attached List.

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 registered with customs authorities from October 9, 2006.

Repealing Decision No. 51/2006/QĐ-BTC dated September 22, 2006 of the Minister of Finance regarding the amendment of the preferential import tax rates for certain items in Group 2710.

 

 

Place of Receipt:
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Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers;
- Central Party Office and Party Committees;
- National Assembly's Office;
- President's Office;
- Supreme People's Procuracy, Supreme People's Court;
- Ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, and government agencies;
- People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities;
- The Office of Legal Documents Control, Ministry of Justice;
- Units under and affiliated with the Ministry of Finance ;
- Customs Departments of provinces and cities;
- Official Gazette;
- Government Portal
- To be filed: VT, Tax Policy Department
.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER




Truong Chi Trung

 

 

 

 

LIST

AMENDMENT OF PREFERENTIAL IMPORT TAX RATES FOR ITEMS IN GROUP 2710.
(Issued together with Decision No. 54/2006/QĐ-BTC dated October 6, 2006 of the Minister of Finance)

Item Code

Description of Goods

Tax Rate (%)

2710

 

 

 

Petroleum oils obtained from petroleum and other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, excluding crude oil; undenatured preparations not elsewhere specified or included containing 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, which are the basic components of such preparations; waste oils

 

 

 

 

 

- Petroleum oils obtained from petroleum and other oils obtained from bituminous minerals (excluding crude oil) and undenatured preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or other oils obtained from these bituminous minerals, which are the basic components of such preparations, excluding waste oils:

 

2710

11

 

 

- - Light oils and preparations thereof:

 

2710

11

11

00

- - - High-grade leaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

12

00

- - - High-grade unleaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

13

00

- - - Ordinary grade leaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

14

00

- - - Ordinary grade unleaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

15

00

- - - Other leaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

16

00

- - - Other unleaded motor gasoline

20

2710

11

17

00

- - - Aviation gasoline

15

2710

11

18

00

- - - Tetrapropylene

20

2710

11

21

00

- - - White spirit

20

2710

11

22

00

- - - Solvent with low aromatic content, less than 1%

20

2710

11

23

00

- - - Other solvents

20

2710

11

24

00

- - - Naphtha, reformate and other preparations for blending gasoline

20

2710

11

25

00

- - - Other light oils

20

2710

11

29

00

- - Of chickens of the species Gallus domesticus

20

2710

19

 

 

- - - Other

 

 

 

 

 

- - - Medium oils (with medium boiling range) and preparations thereof:

 

2710

19

11

00

- - - - Kerosene for lighting

0

2710

19

12

00

- - - - Other kerosenes, including gas oils

0

2710

19

13

00

- - - - Jet fuel for turbojet engines (kerosene type) with flash point of 23°C or higher

15

2710

19

14

00

- - - - Jet fuel for turbojet engines (kerosene type) with flash point below 23°C

15

2710

19

15

00

- - - - Normal paraffins

15

2710

19

19

00

- - - - Other medium oils and preparations

15

 

 

 

 

- - Other:

 

2710

19

21

00

- - - - Heavy naphthas

5

2710

19

22

00

- - - - Crude oil for coking

5

2710

19

23

00

- - - - Base stocks for lubricating oils

5

2710

19

24

00

- - - - Lubricating oils for aircraft engines

5

2710

19

25

00

- - - - Other lubricating oils

10

2710

19

26

00

- - - - Greases

5

2710

19

27

00

- - - - Brake fluid

3

2710

19

28

00

- - - - Transformer oil or other insulating oil

5

2710

19

31

00

- - - - High-speed diesel fuel

0

2710

19

32

00

- - - - Other diesel fuel

0

2710

19

33

00

- - - - Other fuels for burning

5

2710

19

39

00

- - - - Other

5

 

 

 

 

- Waste oils:

 

2710

91

00

00

- Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

20

2710

99

00

00

- Paddy:

20

 

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