On 15/10/2018, the Ministry of Information and Communications has issued Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BTTTT on the maximum rate of universal postal service. This Circular takes effect on December 1, 2018.
Accordingly, Circular No. 12/2018/TT-BTTTT regulates the maximum rate of universal postal service as follows:
1. Regulations on the maximum rate of basic mail service in the country:
– Volume up to 20g, maximum charge of 4,000 VND;
– The volume is over 20g to 100g, the maximum charge is 6,000 VND;
– The volume is over 100g to 250g, the maximum charge is 8,000 VND;
– Each next 250g to 2,000g, the maximum charge of 2,000 VND.
2. Regulations on the maximum rate of basic mail service from Vietnam to other countries:
No. Mass The maximum price rate (VND)
Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4
1 To 20g 15.000 19.000 21.000 23.000
2 From over 20g to 100g 37.000 46.000 59.000 63.000
3 Form over 100g to 250g 90.000 109.000 140.000 155.000
4 Each next 250g to 2.000g84.000 115.000 136.000 136.000
Besides, this Circular also stipulates that the Information and Communication Department of the provinces and centrally-run cities shall have to inspect and supervise the application of universal postal service charges in the localities. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall assign Vietnam Post Corporation:
– To decide on universal postal service charges to be no higher than the above-said maximum charge rates;
– Report the Department on service charges 30 days before service launch;
– Posting and publicizing universal postal service charges according to regulations.
Thus, it can be seen that Circular 12/2018/TT-BTTTT has detailed and specific regulations on the new tariffs for maximum universal postal services, thus creating the basis for implementation. Accurately, quickly and legally for activities in this field.