The Customs or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... for Dates – dried to Lao People Democratic Republic is classified under Food & Beverage(cdf categories).
The HSCODE applied for Dates – dried is 8-4-10-0-0
The taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... is applied on the total sum of item cost, insurance cost and shipment cost.
The custom/import taxes are:
General duty is 30%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 1 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 2 is 25%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 3 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 4 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 5 is 21%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 6 is 6%
The average VAT rate applicable in Lao People Democratic Republic is 0.1
Note: If the special tariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate is NULL then general duty is applicable.
The other taxes applicable are:
Excise Duty(Alc & tob)
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Calculation method:
Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Laos Either by a private individual or a commercial entity.
The valuation method is CIF.
- The sum of the value of the imported goods and the cost of shipping and insurance.
- Along with Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun..., import goods are also subjected to VAT and Excise Duty.
Below is the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for Laos :
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% to 40% | 11.27% | ST = 10% VAT = ST * (CIF + Duty+ other taxes) |
No thresholds. |
NOTE
- As there is no threshold, all the products are subjected to duty and other taxes irrespective of their values.
- Duty rates are based on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) harmonised tariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. nomenclature for imports from ASEAN member countries (ASEAN TradeThe buying and selling or exchange of goods and services. Th... in Goods Agreement [ATIGA]).
- Lao PDR has also signed free tradeThe buying and selling or exchange of goods and services. Th... agreements (FTAs) with ASEAN dialogue countries: Australia and New Zealand (under their Closer Economic Relations FTA), China, India, Japan, and Korea; otherwise, normal rates are applied. Duty rates range between 0% and 40%, depending on whether the goods are ASEAN or other source.
Below is the Excise duty in Laos :
| Products | Range |
|---|---|
| fuel | 5% to 25% |
| alcohol | 50% to 70% |
| tobacco | 60% |
| cosmetics | 20% |
Please refer detailed information of excise duty for Laos here.
Prohibited Items:
- Asbestos
- Dangerous goods, haz. or comb. mats
- Furs
- Gambling devices
- Ivory
- Military equipment
- Personal mail
- Playing cards
- Pornography
- Postal envelopes
Other related items:
Asti spumante
Sparkling wine
Champagne brut and bottle
Vodka energy drink
Spirits brandy – cognac, Cocktail, Brandy
spirits gin and Jenever
Spirits tequila and cuervo, Mezcal
Malt whiskey and Whisky – scotch of 2 to 4 litres
Coffee – instant coffee – flavoured and Cappuccino hazelnut (powdered drink mix)
Tea leaves – black > 3kg
Tea leaves – green < 3kg - flavoured
Lemons,Cranberry, Apples – fresh
Dry fruit and bananas – dried
Cherries in syrup – maraschino, Cherries,
Fresh green chilli and Chili peppers
Dates – dried
Dried tropical fruit, Truffles, and Blueberry
Kiwifruit – fresh
Dried mushrooms
Fruit jam, honey & spreads jam – guava,
Jatropha oil and Avocado oil,
Sauce – mustard
Chocolates and pralines-truffles