UK: Temporary elimination of import duties and VAT on certain medical supplies, equipment and protective garments in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

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Description

On 31 March 2020, the United Kingdom exempted imports from non-EU countries of certain medical supplies, equipment and protective garments from VAT in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, ...

Intervention Details

Intervention Type

Internal taxation of imports

MAST Chapter

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

Implementation date

31 Mar 2020

Revocation date

31 Dec 2020

Implementation level

National

Affected flow

Inward

Announced as temporary

Yes

Eligible firms

all

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