Circular 37/2012/TT-BCT on the quotas for the import tax of 0%

In 2013, the import duty of 0% will be applied for paddy and rice, tobacco leaves and stems originating from Laos.

This content is specified in Circular 37/2012/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Accordingly, import quota for rice and paddy is 70,000 tonnes of rice conversion (conversion rate: 2 paddy = 1.2 rice), leaves and tobacco is 3,000 tons in 2013.

In order to enjoy 0% tax rate, the imported goods must have certificate of origin sample S by Laos and be cleared through the gates under the provisions of this Circular.

Circular takes effect from January 1^st to December 31^st 2013.