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. 2010 Feb 11;19(1):58–64. doi: 10.1136/tc.2009.031799

Table 1.

Comparison of Chinese tobacco excise tax structure before and after 1 May 2009

Before 1 May 2009 After 1 May 2009
Specific excise tax per pack 0.06 RMB 0.06 RMB
Ad valorem tax
Price per pack ≥5RMB 45% ≥7RMB 56%
Price per pack <5 RMB 30% <7RMB 36%
Wholesale price tax* 0% 5%
*

Wholesale price includes the amount of ad valorem tax.