Table 3 Sales taxes on cigarettes, 2005–2012
| Â | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | January 2010 | September 2011 | November 2011 | May 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum specific SCT per stick (TL) | 0.0675 | 0.0700 | 0.0750 | 0.0775 | 0.1025 | 0.1325 | – | – | – |
Minimum specific SCT per pack (TL) (20 sticks* Minimum specific SCT per stick) | 1.35 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.55 | 2.05 | 2.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – |
 Specific SCT per pack (TL) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
 SCT per pack (% of retail price) | 58.00% | 58.00% | 58.00% | 58.00% | 58.00% | 63.00% | 69.00% | 65.00% | 65.00% |
 VAT per pack (% of retail price) | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% |