Vietnam Formulating 100 Categories Of Imported Goods Such As Meat, Clothing, Automobiles, Etc.

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In early February 2011, the government directed that imports of luxury goods should be reduced to reduce the international import and export trade deficit.

However, high priced cars, locomotives, cosmetics and alcoholic beverages continue to be imported.

Ministry of Reconstruction and Commerce

Statistics show that the total imports of cigarette raw materials, automobiles, consumer goods, ocean beer and cosmetics accounted for nearly 1 billion 100 million dollars in the first two months, accounting for about 7.4% of Vietnam's total imports during that period, up 24.8% from the same period in 2010.

Customs

Statistics show that in the first 2 months of 2011, total imports of consumer goods totaled $577 million 400 thousand, up 29.5% from 2010, including 266 thousand mobile phones (about 7 million US dollars and 200% imports).

Cat Lai port had $3 million 240 thousand in beauty products on March 10th, with an annual growth rate of 54.8%.

Statistics

The General Bureau's data reflect that in the first 2 months, a total of 10 thousand and 600 vehicles (179 million US dollars) were imported, including Maybach, BMW, Lexus, Bentley, Porsche and Ferrari.

Hu Zhiming City, the 1 specialized distribution BMW Vietnam business Euro Auto said that the first two months to sell 150 BMW cars (the cheapest $54 thousand and 761 per unit), and also sold 31 Rolls-Royces (before 400 thousand yuan per tax).

Thanh Cong, a mobile phone dealer, imports 5000 products a month.