Interim Regulation of the People's Republic of China on Vessel Tonnage Tax. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Fishing vessel Tax/levy Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Regulation consists of 21 Articles. Vessels that enter the domestic ports of the People's Republic of China from overseas ports shall pay vessel tonnage tax. The taxable items and tax rates for tonnage tax shall be governed by the Table of Taxable Items and Tax Rates for Tonnage Tax, which is attached to this Regulation. Adjustments to the Table of Taxable Items and Tax Rates for Tonnage Tax shall be decided by the State Council. Article 9 provides for the vessels which shall be exempt from tonnage tax, including fishing vessels. Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn References - Legislation Repealed by Vessel Tonnage Tax Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 2017 (2018) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Tax/levy Source: FAO, FAOLEX