Resolution No. 579/2018/UBTVQH14 on Environmental Protection Tax Rates

Resolution No. 579/2018/UBTVQH14 stipulates environmental protection tax rates applicable to goods such as gasoline, diesel, coal, plastic bags, and certain restricted-use drugs. Specific tax rates are detailed for each item.

Document No.579/2018/UBTVQH14
Document typeResolution
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byNguyen Thi Kim Ngan — Chủ tịch Quốc hội
Updated13/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldTax AdministrationFeesOther Charges and Revenues of the State Budget
Issued date26/09/2018
Effective date01/01/2019
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Resolution No. 579/2018/UBTVQH14 stipulates environmental protection tax rates applicable to goods such as gasoline, diesel, coal, plastic bags, and certain restricted-use drugs. Specific tax rates are detailed for each item.

Scope of application

Producers, importers, and traders of goods subject to environmental protection tax

Key points

  • Gasoline (excluding ethanol) must pay an environmental protection tax of 4,000 VND per liter (Article 1)
  • Diesel must pay an environmental protection tax of 2,000 VND per liter (Article 1)
  • Brown coal must pay an environmental protection tax of 15,000 VND per ton (Article 1)
  • Plastic bags subject to taxation must pay an environmental protection tax of 50,000 VND per kilogram (Article 1)
  • Restricted-use herbicides must pay an environmental protection tax of 500 VND per kilogram (Article 1)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Increase in state budget revenue from the application of new tax rates
  • Encourage energy conservation and reduce environmental pollution
  • Financial burden on businesses producing and trading goods subject to tax
  • Consumers may have to pay more when purchasing taxed products

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the environmental protection tax rate for gasoline?

Gasoline (excluding ethanol) must pay an environmental protection tax of 4,000 VND per liter.

Which type of coal has the highest environmental protection tax rate?

Anthracite coal must pay an environmental protection tax of 30,000 VND per ton, which is the highest among all types of coal.

What is the environmental protection tax rate for plastic bags?

Plastic bags subject to taxation must pay an environmental protection tax of 50,000 VND per kilogram.

Full text

THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Resolution No.: 579/2018/UBTVQH14 Hanoi, September 26, 2018

 

RESOLUTION

on Environmental Protection Tax Schedule

                      

THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

On the basis of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;

Pursuant to the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly No. 57/2014/QH13;

Pursuant to the Law on Environmental Protection Tax No. 57/2010/QH12;

RESOLUTION:

Article 1. Environmental Protection Tax Schedule

1. The rates of environmental protection tax are specified as follows:

No.

Goods

Unit of Measurement

Tax Rate (VND/unit of goods)

I

Gasoline, oil, lubricating oil

 

 

1

Gasoline, except ethanol

Liter

4.000

2

Aviation fuel

Liter

3.000

3

Diesel oil

Liter

2.000

4

Kerosene

Liter

1.000

5

Fuel oil

Liter

2.000

6

Lubricating oil

Liter

2.000

7

Grease

kg

2.000

II

Bituminous coal

 

 

1

Brown coal

tons

15.000

2

Anthracite

tons

30.000

3

Oil shale

tons

15.000

4

Other coal

tons

15.000

III

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) solution, including HCFC solution in mixed solutions containing HCFC

kg

5.000

IV

Plastic bags subject to taxation

kg

50.000

V

Herbicides restricted for use

kg

500

VI

Termite control agents restricted for use

kg

1.000

VII

Timber preservatives restricted for use

kg

1.000

VIII

Warehouse disinfectants restricted for use

kg

1.000

2. The goods listed in Sections VI, VII, and VIII specified in Clause 1 of this Article shall be detailed in the Appendix attached to this Resolution.

Article 2. Effective Date

1. This Resolution takes effect from January 1, 2019

2. The Resolution No. 1269/2011/UBTVQH12 dated July 14, 2011 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on the Environmental Protection Tax Schedule, which was amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 888a/2015/UBTVQH13 dated March 10, 2015, shall cease to be effective from the date this Resolution takes effect./.

CHAIRMAN OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

CHAIRMAN

Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân

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