Decision No. 64/2003/QD-BTC On Amending the Import Tariff Rates for Certain Commodities Under Groups 2709 and 2710 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

Decision No. 64/2003/QD-BTC amends the preferential import tariff rates for certain petroleum products and derivatives under Groups 2709 and 2710, effective from May 6, 2003.

Document No.64/2003/QĐ-BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byTrương Chí Trung — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldTax AdministrationFees and Charges
Issued date05/05/2003
Effective date06/05/2003
Expiry date21/07/2003
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 64/2003/QD-BTC amends the preferential import tariff rates for certain petroleum products and derivatives under Groups 2709 and 2710, effective from May 6, 2003.

Scope of application

Enterprises importing petroleum and derivatives under Groups 2709 and 2710.

Key points

  • Enterprises importing crude oil (petroleum) → preferential tariff rate 15%; condensate → preferential tariff rate 5%; other types → preferential tariff rate 15%.
  • Enterprises importing petroleum and other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, except in crude form, containing 70% or more by weight of petroleum or other oils obtained from bituminous minerals → preferential tariff rate 20%; waste oils → preferential tariff rate 15%.
  • Enterprises importing leaded and unleaded premium motor gasoline → preferential tariff rate 30%.
  • Enterprises importing white spirit solvent → preferential tariff rate 10%; other solvents → preferential tariff rate 10%.
  • Enterprises importing medium distillates (with medium boiling range) and derivatives, kerosene for lighting, other kerosene, jet engine fuel with flash point of 23°C or higher, straight-chain paraffins → preferential tariff rate 15%.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces import costs for enterprises producing motor fuels and related derivatives.
  • Negative impact: Enterprises must comply with new regulations, which may encounter difficulties in adjusting their import plans.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the preferential import tariff rate for crude oil?

The preferential import tariff rate for crude oil (petroleum) is 15%.

What is the preferential import tariff rate for premium leaded and unleaded motor gasoline?

The preferential import tariff rate for premium leaded and unleaded motor gasoline is 30%.

What is the preferential import tariff rate for waste oils?

The preferential import tariff rate for waste oils containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) is 20%; other types are 20%.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect and applies to import declarations submitted to customs authorities from May 6, 2003.

Are previous regulations conflicting with this decision abolished?

Yes, all previous regulations conflicting with this decision are abolished.

Full text

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the amendment of import tariff rates for certain items under groups 2709 and 2710 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

___________________

 

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

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;

BASED ON DECREE NO. 178/CP DATED OCTOBER 28, 1994 OF THE GOVERNMENT ON THE TASKS, POWERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE;

Pursuant to the tariff rate framework stipulated in the Import Tariff Schedule according to the List of Taxable Commodity Groups issued together with Resolution No. 63/NQ-UBTVQH10 dated October 10, 1998 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, Tenth Session;

Pursuant to Article 1 of Decree No. 94/1998/NĐ-CP dated November 17, 1998 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Export Tax, Import Tax Law No. 04/1998/QH10 dated May 20, 1998;

PURSUANT TO THE PROPOSAL OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION;

Pursuant to …;

Article 1: Amend the preferential import tariff rates for certain items under groups 2709 and 2710 specified in Decision No. 162/2002/QĐ-BTC dated December 26, 2002 and Decision No. 46/2003/QĐ-BTC dated April 9, 2003 of the Minister of Finance to new preferential import tariff rates as follows:

Code Number

Description of Group, Item

Tax Rate (%)

Group

Subgroup

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

2709

2709

2709

2709

2710

00

00

00

10

20

90

Crude petroleum oils and other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, unworked

Crude oil (petroleum)

- Condensate

- Other

Petroleum and other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, excluding crude forms; undetailed preparations or preparations not elsewhere specified containing 70% or more by weight of petroleum or other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic components of the preparations; waste oils

15

5

15

 

 

 

Petroleum and other oils obtained from bituminous minerals (excluding crude forms) and undetailed preparations or preparations not elsewhere specified containing 70% or more by weight of petroleum or other oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic components of the preparations, excluding waste oils:

 

2710

11

 

- - Light oils and products derived therefrom:

 

2710

11

11

- - - High-grade leaded gasoline

30

2710

11

12

- - - High-grade unleaded gasoline

30

2710

11

13

- - - Standard leaded gasoline

30

2710

11

14

- - - Standard unleaded gasoline

30

2710

11

15

- - - Other leaded gasoline

30

2710

11

16

- - - Other unleaded gasoline

30

2710

11

17

- - - Aviation gasoline

15

2710

11

21

- White spirit solvent

10

2710

11

22

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

10

2710

11

23

- - - Other solvents

10

2710

11

24

- Naptha, Reformate and other preparations for blending gasoline

30

2710

11

25

- - - Other light oils

30

2710

11

29

- - Of chickens of the species Gallus domesticus

30

2710

19

 

- - - Other

 

 

 

 

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

 

2710

19

11

- - - - Kerosene

15

2710

19

12

- - Other fuel oils including gas oil

15

2710

19

13

- - Jet fuel for aircraft turbine engines (jet fuel) with a flash point of 23 degrees Celsius or higher°+ Radiographic findings consistent with influenza progression

20

2710

19

14

- - Jet fuel for aircraft turbine engines (jet fuel) with a flash point below 23 degrees Celsius

23°C

20

2710

19

15

- - - - Straight-chain paraffin

10

2710

19

19

- - - - Other medium oils and preparations

10

 

 

 

- - Other:

 

2710

19

21

- - - - Base stock for blending lubricating oil

10

2710

19

22

- - - - Lubricating oil for aircraft engines

5

2710

19

23

- - - - Other lubricating oils

20

2710

19

24

- - - - Greases

10

2710

19

25

- - - - Hydraulic fluid (brake fluid)

3

2710

19

26

- - - - Transformer oil or oil for switching devices

10

2710

19

27

- - High-speed diesel fuel

10

2710

19

28

- - Other diesel fuels

10

2710

19

29

- - - - Other burning fuels

5

2710

19

30

- - - - Other

10

 

 

 

- Waste oils:

 

2710

91

00

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

20

2710

99

00

- Paddy:

20

 

 

 

 

 

Article 2: This Decision shall take effect and apply to import declarations submitted to customs authorities from May 6, 2003. Any previous provisions contrary to this Decision are hereby abolished./.

 

 

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