The import tariff quotas for raw tobacco in 2023 is 68,414 tons
On May 8, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues Circular No. 11/2023/TT-BCT providing the 2023 import tariff quotas of raw tobacco. To be specific:
1. The import tariff quotas for raw tobacco (HS code 2401) in 2023 is 68,414 tons.
2. The import tariff quotas of raw tobacco shall comply with the allocation method specified in the Government's Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Foreign Trade Management, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BCT dated June 15, 2018, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Foreign Trade Management and the Government’s Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP of May 15, 2018.
3. The raw tobacco import tariff quota shall be allocated to traders licensed for cigarette production by the Ministry of Industry and Trade that have the demand to use imported raw tobacco for cigarette production.
This Circular takes effect from June 23, 2023, to the end of December 31, 2023.