Circular No. 592/TC/VP dated December 27, 2002 of the Ministry of Finance to amend Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC

Circular No. 592/TC-VP dated January 16, 2003 of the Ministry of Finance amends certain errors in Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC regarding the minimum prices of goods subject to state price control for import tax calculation, specifically the prices of Korean passenger cars and high-clearance off-road vehicles.

Document No.592/TC/VP
Document typeOfficial Dispatch
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byÐinh Văn Nhã
Updated16/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date15/01/2003
Effective date
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 592/TC-VP dated January 16, 2003 of the Ministry of Finance amends certain errors in Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC regarding the minimum prices of goods subject to state price control for import tax calculation, specifically the prices of Korean passenger cars and high-clearance off-road vehicles.

Scope of application

Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated agencies; People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities

Key points

  • The minimum import price of certain types of Korean passenger cars is adjusted annually based on the year of production and number of seats (Point 1 of the Circular).
  • The high-clearance off-road vehicle is now calculated based on the price of the Japanese Nissan Pathfinder instead of the Isuzu Trooper as previously stipulated in Point 1.6, Section I, Part J, Group 1 of the Circular (Point 2 of the Circular).
  • The price of the high-clearance off-road vehicle is adjusted from the price of the Isuzu Trooper to 65% of the price of the Nissan Pathfinder of the same type, displacement, and year of manufacture at Point 1.6, Section II, Part J, Group 1 of the Circular (Point 3 of the Circular).
  • Relevant units must implement these adjustments.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Citizens and businesses can purchase Korean passenger cars at the newly adjusted prices, providing consumers with more opportunities to choose suitable products.
  • Import enterprises will need to recalculate the prices based on the new regulations concerning the Nissan Pathfinder rather than the Isuzu Trooper.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the adjustment to the minimum price of Korean passenger cars with 10 to 12 seats produced between 1998 and 2000?

Adjusted from 8,000 USD to 9,000 USD.

What is the current basis for pricing high-clearance off-road vehicles?

Based on 65% of the price of the Nissan Pathfinder of the same type, displacement, and year of manufacture.

Full text

LETTER

OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE NUMBER 592/TC-VP ON DECEMBER 16, 2003
REGARDING THE CORRECTION OF DECISION NO. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC
DATED DECEMBER 27, 2002 OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED TO: - Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies,

- People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities

 

On December 27, 2002, the Ministry of Finance issued Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC on amending and supplementing the List and minimum prices of certain groups of goods subject to state price control for import tax calculation. Due to printing errors, some mistakes have occurred, which the Ministry of Finance now corrects as follows:

1- The minimum import price of certain types of passenger cars from Korea specified in Section II, Part F, Group 1 (page 32) of the Minimum Price Table of goods under the List of Groups of Goods Subject to State Price Control for Import Tax Calculation issued together with Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC dated December 27, 2002 of the Minister of Finance shall be amended as follows:

 

Product

Unit of Measurement

Minimum price at Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC (USD)

Amendment

 

F. Korean Cars

….

3. Types from 10 to 12 seats:

- Produced from 1998 to 2000

- Produced from 2001 onwards

 

4. Types from 13 to 15 seats:

- Produced from 1998 to 2000

- Produced from 2001 onwards

 

5. Types from 16 to 26 seats:

- Produced from 1998 to 2000

- Produced from 2001 onwards

 

6. Types from 27 to 30 seats:

- Produced from 1998 to 2000

- Produced from 2001 onwards

 

7. From 31 to 40 seats

- Produced from 1998 to 2000

- Produced from 2001 onwards

 

8. Types from 41 to 50 seats:

- Produced from 1998 to 2000

- Produced from 2001 onwards

 

9. Types from 51 to 60 seats:

- Produced from 1998 to 2000

- Produced from 2001 onwards

 

 

 

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Pieces

 

Pieces

Pieces

 

Pieces

Pieces

 

Pieces

Pieces

 

Pieces

Pieces

 

Pieces

Pieces

 

 

 

8.000,00

9.000,00

 

9.500,00

11.000,00

 

11.500,00

13.000,00

 

14.000,00

15.500,00

 

16.000,00

17.500,00

 

19.000,00

20.500,00

 

25.500,00

27.000,00

 

 

 

10.000,00

11.000,00

 

12.000,00

13.000,00

 

16.000,00

17.500,00

 

22.500,00

24.500,00

 

28.000,00

30.000,00

 

35.000,00

38.000,00

 

43.000,00

46.000,00

2- Point 1.6, Section I, Part J, Group 1 (page 33) of the Minimum Price Table of goods under the List of Groups of Goods Subject to State Price Control for Import Tax Calculation issued together with Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC dated December 27, 2002 of the Minister of Finance shall be amended as follows:

 

As stipulated in Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC

Amendment

All-terrain vehicles with high ground clearance shall be calculated based on the price of the Isuzu Trooper Japanese car of the same engine capacity and year of manufacture

All-terrain vehicles with high ground clearance shall be calculated based on the price of the Nissan Pathfinder Japanese car of the same type, with the same engine capacity and year of manufacture

 

3- Point 1.6, Section II, Part J, Group 1 (page 35) of the Minimum Price Table of goods under the List of Groups of Goods Subject to State Price Control for Import Tax Calculation issued together with Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC dated December 27, 2002 of the Minister of Finance shall be amended as follows:

 

As stipulated in Decision No. 164/2002/QĐ-BTC

Amendment

All-terrain vehicles with high ground clearance shall be calculated based on the price of the Isuzu Trooper Japanese car of the same engine capacity and year of manufacture

All-terrain vehicles with high ground clearance shall be calculated at 65% of the price of the Nissan Pathfinder Japanese car of the same type, with the same engine capacity and year of manufacture

 

The Ministry of Finance hereby informs relevant units and sincerely apologizes.

 

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