Decision No. 78/1999/QĐ/BTC On Amending the Import Tariff Rates for Commodities Under Group 1006 in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule

Decision No. 78/1999/QĐ/BTC amends the preferential import tariff rates for commodities under Group 1006, including rice, paddy, brown rice, fully or partially milled rice, and bran. The new tariff rates are specified in Article 1.

Document No.78/1999/QĐ/BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byVũ Mộng Giao — Thứ trưởng
Updated01/07/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade; Finance
FieldUncategorized
Issued date30/07/1999
Effective date15/08/1999
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 78/1999/QĐ/BTC amends the preferential import tariff rates for commodities under Group 1006, including rice, paddy, brown rice, fully or partially milled rice, and bran. The new tariff rates are specified in Article 1.

Key points

  • Commodities under Group 1006 shall be subject to the following new preferential import tariff rates: paddy for seed 0%, other paddy 20%, brown rice 20%, fully or partially milled rice, parboiled or polished or husked rice 20%, bran 20% - effective from August 15, 1999.
  • Previous preferential import tariff rates for commodities under Group 1006 are hereby abolished - effective from August 15, 1999.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Due to the lower new tariff rates, enterprises importing rice and paddy will reduce costs and increase profits.
  • Negative impact: Customs authorities must adjust their procedures according to the new regulations. Enterprises need to comply with deadlines to avoid penalties.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What are the new tariff rates for rice and paddy?

The new tariff rates are as follows: paddy for seed 0%, other paddy 20%, brown rice 20%, fully or partially milled rice, parboiled or polished or husked rice 20%, bran 20%.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect and applies to all import declarations submitted to customs authorities starting from August 15, 1999.

When were previous preferential import tariff rates for rice and paddy abolished?

Previous preferential import tariff rates for commodities under Group 1006 are hereby abolished from August 15, 1999.

What should enterprises do to comply with the new regulations?

Enterprises need to adjust their import documentation according to the new tariff rates effective from August 15, 1999.

Which commodities belong to the group of rice and paddy and what are their tariff rates?

Commodities under the group of rice and paddy include paddy for seed 0%, other paddy 20%, brown rice 20%, fully or partially milled rice, parboiled or polished or husked rice 20%, bran 20%.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

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Number: 78/1999/QD-BTC

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

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Hanoi, July 30, 1999


Pursuant to …;

Regarding the amendment of the import tax rates for items under Group 1006 in the preferential import tariff schedule

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 THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to Decree No. 15/CP dated March 2, 1993 of the Government on the tasks, powers, and responsibilities for state management 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 Goods Categories issued together with Resolution No. 63/NQ-UBTVQH10 dated October 10, 1998 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, Term X;

Pursuant to Article 1 of the Decree No. 94/1998/ND-CP dated November 17, 1998 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Law on Export Tax and Import Tax No. 04/1998/QH10 dated May 20, 1998 of the National Assembly;

At the proposal of the Director General of the General Department of Taxation and after consulting relevant agencies;

DECISION:

Article 1: Amend the preferential import tax rates for items under Group 1006 "Rice, paddy" as stipulated in the Preferential Import Tariff Schedule issued together with Decision No. 1803/1998/QD-BTC dated December 11, 1998 of the Minister of Finance, to new preferential import tax rates as follows:

Code Number

Description of Commodity Groups

Tax Rate (%)

Group

Subgroup

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

1006

 

 

Rice

 

1006

10

 

- Paddy

 

1006

10

10

- - For seed purposes

0

1006

10

90

- Paddy:

20

1006

20

00

- Brown rice (yellow rice)

20

1006

30

00

- Rice that has been fully or partially milled, whether or not

 

 

 

 

polished or parboiled

20

1006

40

00

- Broken rice

20

Article 2: This Decision shall take effect and be applied to all consignments with import declarations submitted to customs authorities from August 15, 1999. All previous provisions contrary to this Decision are hereby repealed.

CERTIFIED BY THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Vice Minister

(Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan)

 

Vu Mong Giao

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