Decision No. 91/2003/QĐ-TTg On the Application of Tariff Quotas for Imported Goods in Vietnam

This Decision stipulates the application of tariff quotas for imported goods in Vietnam. As of July 1, 2003, a pilot application of tariff quotas will be implemented for cotton, raw tobacco, and salt; other goods will have their application timing determined within the year 2004.

Document No.91/2003/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byVũ Khoan — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldImport-Export
Issued date09/05/2003
Effective date11/06/2003
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Decision stipulates the application of tariff quotas for imported goods in Vietnam. As of July 1, 2003, a pilot application of tariff quotas will be implemented for cotton, raw tobacco, and salt; other goods will have their application timing determined within the year 2004.

Key points

  • Apply tariff quotas to imported goods according to the List in the Appendix.
  • As of July 1, 2003, a pilot application of tariff quotas will be implemented for cotton, raw tobacco, and salt; other goods will have their application timing determined within the year 2004.
  • The quantity of tariff quotas and the management methods of quotas shall be decided by the Ministry of Trade after consulting with the Ministry of Finance and relevant production management ministries.
  • The rate of duty within the quota and the rate of duty outside the quota shall be determined and announced for implementation in accordance with the Law, led by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with relevant production management agencies and the Ministry of Trade.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps control the importation of certain goods to ensure domestic market balance and reduce competitive pressure on domestic production.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses in complying with quota regulations; increases import costs for businesses.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To which goods does this Decision apply?

This Decision applies tariff quotas to cotton, raw tobacco, and salt from July 1, 2003; other goods will have their application timing determined within the year 2004.

What is the duration of the pilot application of tariff quotas?

A pilot application of tariff quotas for cotton, raw tobacco, and salt begins on July 1, 2003.

Who decides the quantity of tariff quotas?

The quantity of tariff quotas and the management methods of quotas shall be decided by the Ministry of Trade after consulting with the Ministry of Finance and relevant production management ministries.

How are the rates of duty within and outside the quota determined?

The rate of duty within the quota and the rate of duty outside the quota shall be determined and announced for implementation in accordance with the Law, led by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with relevant production management agencies and the Ministry of Trade.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER
********

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
********

Number: 91/2003/QĐ-TTg

Hanoi, May 9, 2003

 

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the application of tariff quotas for imported goods in Vietnam

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to Resolution No. 05/2002/NQ-CP of the Government dated April 24, 2002;

At the proposal of the Minister of Trade,

DECISION:

Article 1. Apply tariff quotas for imported goods listed in the Appendix attached hereto.

Article 2. As of July 1, 2003, pilot apply tariff quotas for three items: cotton, raw tobacco, and salt; for the remaining items listed in the Appendix attached hereto, the Ministry of Trade shall take the lead, coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and agencies managing production, based on the actual situation of production and import/export of these items, decide the time to apply tariff quotas in 2004.

Article 3. The quantity of tariff quotas and the method of managing tariff quotas for each item shall be decided by the Ministry of Trade after consulting the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries managing production.

Article 4. Determining the rate of duty within the quota and the rate of duty outside the tariff quota for items subject to tariff quotas shall be led by the Ministry of Finance, coordinating with relevant management agencies and the Ministry of Trade to decide and implement according to the Law.

Article 5. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.

Article 6. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for guiding and implementing this Decision./.

 

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

(Signed)

Vu Khoan

 

ANNEX

List of imported goods subject to adjustment

of tariff quotas
(Issued together with Decision No. 91/2003/QĐ-TTg dated May 9, 2003 of the Prime Minister)

Serial Number

Carnidazole

Description of Goods

1

0401

Non-concentrated milk powder

2

0402

Concentrated milk powder

3

0407

(Excluding fertilized eggs for hatching under HS codes: 04071110, 04071190, 04071911, 04071919, 04071991 and 04071999)

4

1005

Corn kernels

5

2401

Tobacco leaves

6

2501

SALT

7

5201, 5202, 5203

Cotton

 

The original file of this document is being updated. Please read the full text and check back later.

Relations map

91/2003/QĐ-TTg
Decision No. 91/2003/QĐ-TTg On the Application of Tariff Quotas for Imported Goods in Vietnam
In effect
↓ Documents affected by this document
Related 7
126/2003/QĐ-BTC Quyết định số 126/2003/QĐ-BTC của Bộ trưởng Bộ Tài chính về việc ban hành Danh mục hàng hoá và thuế suất thuế nhập khẩu để áp dụng hạn ngạch thuế quan Expired 10/2004/TT-BTM Thông tư số 10/2004/TT-BTM Hướng dẫn thực hiện Quyết định số 91/2003/QĐ-TTg ngày 09/05/2003 của Thủ tướng Chính phủ về áp dụng hạn ngạch thuế quan đối với hàng nhập khẩu tại Việt Nam cho năm 2005 Expired 09/2003/TT-BTM Thông tư số 09/2003/TT-BTM Hướng dẫn thực hiện Quyết định số 91/2003/QĐ-TTg ngày 09/05/2003 của Thủ tướng Chính phủ về áp dụng hạn ngạch thuế quan đối với hàng nhập khẩu tại Việt Nam cho năm 2004 Expired 17/2005/TT-BTM Thông tư số 17/2005/TT-BTM Sửa đổi, bổ sung Thông tư số 04/2005/TT-BTM ngày 24 tháng 03 năm 2005 của Bộ Thương mại về việc điều chỉnh danh mục hàng nhập khẩu áp dụng hạn ngạch thuế quan năm 2005 Expired 04/2005/TT-BTM Thông tư số 04/2005/TT-BTM Về việc điều chỉnh Danh mục hàng nhập khẩu áp dụng hạn ngạch thuế quan năm 2005 (bổ sung, sửa đổi Thông tư số 10/2004/TT-BTM ngày 27/12/2004 của Bộ Thương mại) Expired 04/2003/TT-BTM Thông tư số 04/2003/TT-BTM Hướng dẫn thực hiện Quyết định số 91/2003/QĐ-TTg ngày 9/5/2003 của Thủ tướng Chính phủ về áp dụng hạn ngạch thuế quan đối với hàng nhập khẩu tại Việt Nam Expired 36/2004/QĐ-BTC Quyết định số 36/2004/QĐ-BTC của Bộ trưởng Bộ Tài chính. Về việc ban hành Danh mục hàng hoá và thuế suất thuế nhập khẩu để áp dụng hạn ngạch thuế quan Expired
Amends 1

Click a document to open. A red border = a relation that changes validity.