Circular No. 88/1997/TT-BTC guiding the application of export tax rates for rice and paddy produced in northern provinces

This Circular guides the export tax rate for rice and paddy produced in northern provinces from October 11, 1997, applicable to organizations and businesses of all economic sectors. The tax rate is 0%.

Document No.88/1997/TT-BTC
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byVũ Mộng Giao — Thứ trưởng
Updated02/07/2026
SectorFinance
FieldUncategorized
Issued date17/12/1997
Effective date01/01/1998
Expiry date16/10/1999
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Circular guides the export tax rate for rice and paddy produced in northern provinces from October 11, 1997, applicable to organizations and businesses of all economic sectors. The tax rate is 0%.

Scope of application

Organizations and businesses of all economic sectors exporting rice or paddy produced in northern provinces.

Key points

  • Organizations and businesses are permitted to export rice or paddy produced in northern provinces with a tax rate of 0% starting from October 11, 1997.
  • When exporting, organizations and businesses must present the foreign contract and confirmation from the People's Committee of the province or city (or Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) regarding the origin of the rice or paddy produced in northern provinces to process with the Customs authority.
  • Export tax rate: 0% applies to rice and paddy produced in northern provinces.
  • Effective period: from October 11, 1997 until a new circular specifies otherwise.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces export costs for enterprises, helping to increase the volume of exported goods.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties in verifying the origin of products for small and medium-sized enterprises.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the export tax rate for rice and paddy?

The export tax rate for rice and paddy is 0%.

Who benefits from this tax rate?

Organizations and businesses of all economic sectors may benefit from this tax rate when exporting rice or paddy produced in northern provinces.

What documents need to be presented when exporting?

When exporting, organizations and businesses must present the foreign contract and confirmation from the People's Committee of the province or city (or Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) regarding the origin of the rice or paddy produced in northern provinces.

For how long does this tax rate apply?

The 0% tax rate applies from October 11, 1997 and may change upon issuance of a new circular.

Full text

 

CIRCULAR

Guidelines for applying the export tax rate on rice and milled rice produced in northern provinces

rice and unmilled rice produced in northern provinces

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Pursuant to Article 3 of Decision No. 856/1997-QĐ-TTg dated October 11, 1997 of the Prime Minister on urgent measures to consume commercial rice in northern provinces during the 1997 crop season; the Ministry of Finance provides specific guidelines as follows:

1. From October 11, 1997, organizations and enterprises of all economic sectors exporting rice or milled rice from northern provinces shall be entitled to a zero percent (0%) export tax rate.

2. Organizations and enterprises when exporting rice or milled rice produced in northern provinces must present to the customs authority at the place of export the following documents:

a. An export contract clearly stating that the goods are rice or milled rice produced in northern provinces;

b. A confirmation from the People's Committee of the province or city (or the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development if authorized by the provincial or municipal People's Committees) regarding the origin of the rice or milled rice produced in northern provinces.

 

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