Library

Circular 38/2013/TT-BTC: Increase 2-3% import tax on some commodities

On April 4th, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular 38/2013/TT-BTC adjusting the import tax rate for some commodities as follows:

Unpacked synthetic filament yarn (for retail) from elastomeric type (code 5402.44.00) and high carbon steel wire coated copper alloy used for inflatable pneumatic rubber tire (code 7217.30.31) will have tax rate of 3%.

Regardless the elastic polystyrene particles (code 3903.11.10), highly affected polystyrene (code 3903.19.21), other types (code 3903.19.29), the tax rates increase from 3% to 5%.

The import tax rate on Nylon-6 fiber fabric uses to produce tire (code 5902.10.91) increases from 5% to 7%, others fabric from polyester (code 5902.20.99) have the tax rate increased from 0% to 3%.

Circular takes effect from May 19th 2013.

ANT Lawyers

Tuan Nguyen

Recent Posts

Vietnam Birth Certificate Extract: 7 Requirements for Retrieval From Abroad

A Vietnam birth certificate extract can usually be requested when the birth was registered and…

1 day ago

Evidence for Contract Disputes in Vietnam: Can Your Company Prove Its Case?

Evidence for contract disputes in Vietnam should show whether the company can prove the core…

1 day ago

Foreign Subcontractors in Vietnam Construction Projects: 7 Risks Main Contractors Should Control

For a main contractor or EPC contractor, using foreign subcontractors in Vietnam construction projects can…

1 day ago

Customs Law in Vietnam: A Management Control Framework

Customs law in Vietnam is the system of rules and operating controls governing how goods,…

5 days ago

Vietnam Civil Status Records: Birth, Marriage, Divorce & Death

Vietnam civil status records provide official evidence of major personal-status events, including birth, marriage and…

5 days ago

Vietnam Decree No. 169/2026/ND-CP on Customs Penalties: What Importers and FDI Manufacturers Should Review

Vietnam Decree No. 169/2026/ND-CP on Customs Penalties was issued on May 15, 2026 and took…

1 week ago

This website uses cookies.