EU: Temporary elimination of import duties and VAT on certain goods in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

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Description

On 3 April 2020, the European Commission eliminated the VAT on certain goods imported and distributed free of charge to persons either at risk from or affected by COVID-19 as well as persons combating...

Intervention Details

Intervention Type

Internal taxation of imports

MAST Chapter

F: Price-control measures, including additional taxes and charges

Implementation date

31 Jan 2020

Revocation date

31 Dec 2021

Implementation level

Supranational

Affected flow

Inward

Announced as temporary

Yes

Eligible firms

all

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