China: Beer import tariffs lowered for 2006 pursuant to China-ASEAN FTA

The Chinese Ministry of Finance has issued a circular setting preferential import tariffs for 2006 pursuant to the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, Viet Nam News informed June 22.

The circular No 52/2006/TT-BTC states that all types of beer and wine will be subjected to a 50 per cent rate.

The same circular states that categories of products including fertiliser, extractives to make dyes, paint, varnish, glue and plastics, and plastic products will enjoy a zero import tariff while rubber and rubber-made goods imported from ASEAN countries and China will face 3 per cent import tax rate.

Some categories of apparel, coffee, tea, pepper, fruits and vegetables, and beverages will be imposed a tariff of 20-35 per cent.

Import products to enjoy the special preferential import tariffs must belong to the list of goods and be imported from China or one of the ASEAN member states.

23 June, 2006