Mar. 8, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary restriction on the export of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and certain household products due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Order of the Minister of Health and Social Protection no.131 dated 08.03.2020, published in the Official Gazette Year 2020-Number 34.

HS 3002-3006, 4818, 6307, 9018-9022

March 22, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export ban on certain products (1,219 tariff lines at 10-digit level, in HS Chapters 2; 4; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 15; 16; 17; 19; 20; 21; 22; 28; 30; 33; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 63; 65; 84; 90; 94), due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Direction Générale des Douanes - Instruction No. 111/PM (22 March 2020)

April 13, 2020 for a 3 month period

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary elimination of import duties, interim good taxes, and administrative fees on certain personal protective equipment, disinfectants, cleaning supplies, personal care products, foods, and medications and establishes temporary maximum prices for same goods

EX/MEM No. 20/90 - COVID-19 Response - Customs Duty and Tax Relief Package (2 April 2020)

June 19, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Temporary suspension of requirement for a product composition declaration for certain textiles and footwear

WTO Document G/TBT/N/ARG/309/Add.6

NCM 6210.10.00, 6307.90.10, 6307.90.90 et 6505.00.22

June 19, 2020

Standards

Temporary suspension of requirements and certifications for personal protective equipment

WTO Document G/TBT/N/ARG/115/Add.2

May 11, 2020

Import Tariffs

List of goods temporarily exempt from import duties and taxes is expanded

Decree 455/2020 (May 11, 2020)

April 24, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Temporary permission to use electronic alternatives to paper originals for phytosanitary certificates

WTO Notification G/SPS/GEN/1772

April 6, 2020

Export License

Export licenses temporarily required for medical ventilators

Resolución No. 140/2020 Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo (6 April 2020)

NCM 9019.20.10

April 3, 2020-June 2, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Temporary suspension of requirement for Sworn Declaration of Product Composition (DJCP) on personal protective equipment

Resolución No. 107/2020 Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo, Secretaría de Comercio Interior (2 April 2020)

NCM 6210.10.00; 6307.90.10; 6307.90.90; 6505.00.22

April 3, 2020, for a 60 day period

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs and statistical fees on certain products

Decreto No. 333/2020 - Derechos de Importación Extrazona (1 April 2020) and Resolución General No. 4696/2020 - Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (14 April 2020)

NCM Chapters 22, 29, 38, 39, 40, 63, 65, 84, 90, and 94)

Mar. 23, 2020, for the duration of the Covid-19 emergeny period

Import Tariffs

Antidumping duties on parenteral solutions from Brazil and Mexico temporarily suspended

Resolución No. 118/2020 Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo (23 March 2020)

NCM 3004.90.99

March 21, 2020, for the duration of the Covid-19 emergeny period

Import Tariffs

Temporary suspension of antidumping duties on hypodermic syringes

Resolución No. 114/2020 Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo (20 March 2020)

NCM 9018.31.11; 9018.31.19

March 20, 2020

Export License

Exports of ventilators temporarily require an export license

Official Gazette of Argentina Decreto 301/2020

NCM 9019.20.10

March 19, 2020

Import License

Medical equipment and PPE temporarily do not require a nonautomatic import license

Disposición No. 5/2020 Subsecretaría de Política y Gestión Comercial - Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo (18 March 2020)

NCM Chapters 22; 38; 62; 63; 65; 90

March 19, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of certain medical devices and personal protective equipment (

Decision No. 6 - Temporary Restrictions for Exports of Individual Goods dated 19 March 2020

HS 22; 30; 38; 39; 40; 56; 59; 62; 63; 84; 90

July 21, 2020-Dec. 31, 2020

Import Tariffs

Extension of temporary elimination of import duties on medical products and hygiene products established in Customs Notice No. 2020/20

Australian Customs Notice No. 2020/30

HS 3002.15.10; 3401.11.00; 3401.19.00; 3401.20.00; 3808.94.00; 3821.00.10; 3822.00.19; 3822.00.20; 3822.00.39; 3822.00.40; 3926.20.21; 3926.20.29; 3926.90.90; 4015.11.00; 4015.19.90; 4015.90.21; 4015.90.29; 4018.50.00; 4818.50.00; 6210.10.10; 6210.10.90; 6210.50.10; 6210.50.90; 6307.90.10; 6307.90.29; 6307.90.40; 6307.90.99; 9004.90.00

May 1, 2020 (retroactive to Feb. 1, 2020-July 31, 2020)

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import duties on medical products and hygiene products

Australian Customs Notice No. 2020/20

HS 3002.15.10; 3401.11.00; 3401.19.00; 3401.20.00; 3808.94.00; 3821.00.10; 3822.00.19; 3822.00.20; 3822.00.39; 3822.00.40; 3926.20.21; 3926.20.29; 3926.90.90; 4015.11.00; 4015.19.90; 4015.90.21; 4015.90.29; 4018.50.00; 4818.50.00; 6210.10.10; 6210.10.90; 6210.50.10; 6210.50.90; 6307.90.10; 6307.90.29; 6307.90.40; 6307.90.99; 9004.90.00

April 10, 2020-July 1, 2020, extended to Oct. 1, 2020, extended again to June 30, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Electronic versions of phytosanitary certificate temporarily acceptable

Extension: WTO Notification G/SPS/N/AUS/501

March 18, 2020, for 3 months; extended to Sept. 17, 2020, extended to Dec. 17, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary restriction on noncommercial exports of personal protective equipment and sanitizer products.

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3/Add.1, 16 April 2020; /MA/QR/N/AUS/4/Add.1, 18 June 2020

HS 3401.11; 3401.19; 3401.20; 3808.94; 3926.20; 4015.11; 4015.19; 6116.10; 6210.10; 6210.20; 6210.30; 6210.40; 6210.50; 6216.00; 6307.90; 6505.00; 9004.90; 9020.00

April 10, 2020

Import Tariffs and Taxes

Temporary elimination of import tariffs and VAT on personal protective equipment, respirators, raw material for medical masks

Resolution Nos. 84 and 114 - Cabinet of Ministers

HS 3926.20.00; 4015.19.00; 6307.90.98; 5603.12.10; 5603.13.10

Feb. 14, 2020-May 1, 2020; extended through July 1, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on export of certain medical supplies (sterile gloves, splints, medical masks and goggles, disinfectants, special clothing and other necessary medical supplies and preparations)

Resolution No. 42 - Cabinet of Ministers

July 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2020

Import Tariffs and Other Taxes

Temporary elimination of import tariffs, VAT, and other relevant taxes on protective garments and equipment, disinfectant, and COVID-19 test kits

WTO Notification G/MA/W/159, 18 August 2020

HS 29.05; 30.02; 38.08' 38.22; 39.26; 56.02; 56.03; 59.03; 63.07; 73.12; 80.04; 09.20; 90.27

March 22, 2020-June 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs, VAT, and other relevant taxes on protective garments and equipment, disinfectants, and COVID-19 test kits

WTO document G/MA/W/156, 29 May 2020

HS 2905.12.90; 3002.15.00; 3822.00.00; 9027.80.00; 3808.94.91; 9018.90.90; 9020.00.00; 3926.20.20; 3926.20.90; 6210.10.00; 6210.40.00; 6210.50.00; 6211.33.00; 6211.39.00; 6211.43.00; 6211.49.00; 9004.90.00

March 12, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export ban on surgical masks, face masks, and disinfectants

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/BGD/1, 16 April 2020

HS 6307.90.40; 6307.90.90; 3808.94.91

April 3, 2020-July 3, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary restriction on exports of certain staple goods

Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 185 (31 March 2020)

HS codes 1008.10.00; 1103.19.90; 1104.29.30; 1904.90.80; 0703.10.11; 0703.10.19; 0703.20.00

March 15, 2020-June 1, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary restriction on exports of medical devices and personal protective equipment

Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 149 (17 March 2020)

S Chapters 30; 39; 40; 56; 59; 62; 63; 84; 90

April 1, 20202

Export Restrictions

Temporary restriction on exports of certain pharmaceuticals

Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products Decision on Urgent Measures Concerning Specific Medications

HS codes 1008.10.00; 1103.19.90; 1104.29.30; 1904.90.80; 0703.10.11; 0703.10.19; 0703.20.00

April 8, 2020-April 8, 2022

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import duties on wheat and meslin

WTO Notification of Aug. 11, 2020

HS 1001

March 15, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import duties on ethyl alcohol, disinfectants, face masks, thermometers, personal protective equipment, and medicines, etc.

Gaceta Oficial de Bolivia, Decreto Supremo 4192, Publicado en la Edición: 1245NEC de 16 de marzo de 2020

HS 22; 28; 29; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 62; 63; 70; 90

Mar. 24, 2020

Standards and Labeling

Establishes requirements for alcohol-based hand sanitizers

WTO Notification G/TBT/N/BWA/111

ICS71.100.70

Sept. 15, 2020

Miscellaneous

Brazil releases ad hoc report on Covid-19 measures taken in the agricultural sector

WTO Notification G/AG/GEN/165

Aug. 25, 2020

Import Tariffs, Export Restrictions

Additional products added to import duty exemptions; additional products subject to export tariff increases

Diário Oficial da União, Resoluçao No. 75 de 25 de agosto de 2020

July 21, 2020

Import and Export Controls

Establishes control measures for drugs containing specified substances

RDC No. 405 of 7/21/2020, as amended in WTO Notification G/TBT/N/BRA/1061/Add.1

July 21, 2020

Customs

Authorizes temporary ports of entry and exit for certain substances, pharmaceuticals, and plants

ANVISA Resolution – RDC number 402, July 21st, 2020

July 22, 2020

Labelining Requirements

Temporary exceptions to labeling and packaging requirements for Covid-19 related medications

INMETRO Resolution RDC No. 400 of 21 July 2020

June 22, 2020

Standards

Amends conformity assessment procedures established in Ordinance No. 111 of Mar. 27, 2020

INMETRO Ordinance No. 225 of June 22, 20202

June 19, 2020

Standards

Establishes requirements to limit spread of Covid-19 in meats and meat products

Joint Ordiancne No. 19 or June 18, 2020

May 26, 2020

Standards

Temporary exceptions to technical requirements for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals

ANVISA RDC No. 392 of May 26, 2020

May 8, 2020

Import restrictions

Temporary relaxed administrative procedures on imports of certain used medical machinery and equipment and related parts

Secex Portaria No. 25/2020 (8 May 2020)

April 23, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of ventilators, hospital beds, medical monitors and personal protective equipment

Diário Oficial da União. Atos do Poder Legislativo. Lei Nº 13.993 de 23 de abril de 2020

NCM 3926; 6116; 6216; 6307; 9018; 9004; 8473

April 7, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary import tariff reduction to 0% on certain vitamins, medications, medical products, personal protective equipment, and machines to manufacture personal protective equipment

Ministério da Economia, Câmara de Comércio Exterior, Comitê-Executivo de Gestão. Resoluçao 31 de 7 de abril de 2020.

NCM 17; 28; 29; 30; 33; 38; 39; 40; 55; 56; 72; 73; 76; 84; 85; 90;

April 2, 2020

Documentary Requirements

List of required documents for imports of covid-19 testing kits and grants ANVISA priority to such kits

ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 266 of April 2, 2020

April 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020

Taxes

Temporary elimination of IPI on certain pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment, and thermometers temporarily eliminated

Presidential Decree Nos. 10.285 (20 March 2020) and 10.302 (1 April 2020)

NCM 2207.20.19; 3808.94.11; 3808.94.19; 3808.94.29; 3926.20.00; 3936.90.40; 3926.90.90; 3926.90.90; 4015.19.00; 7326.20.00; 9004.90.20; 9004.90.90; 9018.19.80; 9018.39.23; 9018.39.99; 9019.20; 9020.00.90; 9025.11.10

March 29, 2020 for a 180 day period; amended May 13

Documentary Requirements and Standards

Manufacture and import of certain medical devices and personal protective equipment temporarily exempt from certain authorization requirements and establishes temporary flexible standards and other requirements for affected products

ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 356 of 23 March 2020; ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 385 of 13 May 2020

HS 2936, 2937, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3006

March 29, 2020 for a 12 month period

Documentary Requirements

Temporarily changes mandatory certification to voluntary certification of surgical gloves and certain personal protective equipment, with conditions

Inmetro Ordinance No. 102 of March 20, 2020

March 25, 2020-Sept. 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary suspension of antidumping duties on vacuum plastic tubes for blood collection and syringes from China, Germany, the U.K., and the U.S.

Resolução No. 23/2020, Ministério da Economia/Secretaria-Executiva da Câmara de Comércio Exterior (25 March 2020)

NCM 3822.00.90; 3926.90.40; 9018.39.99; 9018.31.11; 9018.31.19

March 23, 2020

Import License

Temporary elimination of import license requirement for certain products used to combat Covid-19 (vacuum plastic tubes, syringes, etc.)

Secex Portaria No. 18/2020 (20 March 2020)

NCM 3822.00.90; 3926.90.40; 9018.39.99; 9018.31.11; 9018.31.19

March 20, 2020 for a 180 day period

Export Restrictions

Previous authorization to export chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and azithromycin and its salts temporarily required

ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 352 of March 20, 2020, amended by ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 370 of April 13, 2020 as corrected April 29, 2020

NCM 2941; 3003; 3004; 3005; 3006

March 19, 2020

Export License

Temporary requirement for export licenses for personal protective equipment

Subsecreataria de Operaçðes de Comércio Exterior (Siscomex) - Exportação No. 8/2020 (18 March 2020)

NCM Chapters 22; 29; 38; 39; 40; 56; 62; 63; 65; 73; 90

March 19, 2020

Export License

Special export license for products used to combat Covid-19

Secex Portaria Nos. 8/2020 (18 March 2020) and 16/2020 (18 March 2020)

NCM Chapters 22; 29; 38; 39; 40; 56; 62; 63; 65; 73; 90

March 18, 2020-Sept. 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on personal protective equipment

Resolução Ministério da Economia/Secretaria-Executiva da Câmara de Comércio Exterior Nos. 17/2020 (17 March 2020), 22/2020 (25 March 2020), 28/2020 (1 April 2020), 31/2020 (7 April 2020), 32/2020 (16 April 2020), 33/2020 and 34/2020 (29 April 2020)

NCM Chapters 17; 22; 25; 28; 29; 30; 33; 34; 37; 38; 39; 40; 48; 55; 56; 59; 61; 62; 63; 65; 72; 73; 76; 84; 85; 87; 90; 94

March 26, 2020

Export Restrictions

Council of Ministers Decision 159/2020 of 8 March 2020 amended to change export prohibition to export authorization requirement

Council of Ministers Decision 204/2020 of 26 March 2020

March 20, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary special export licenses required for export of certain disinfectants

Council of Ministers Decision 189/2020 of 20 March 2020

March 20, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of quinine-based pharmaceuticals temporarily banned

Decree 8B0-01-141/20.03.2020 on the export ban on quinine based medicines

March 8, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of certain medical equipment temporarily banned

Council of Ministers Decision 159/2020 of 8 March 2020

May 5, 2020, until further notice

Import Tariffs

Import duties temporarily waived on specified medical supplies, personal protective equipment, and disinfectants

Customs Notice 20-19

HS 2207; 2208; 2804; 2874; 3002; 3004; 3005; 3006; 3401; 3808; 3821; 3822; 3923; 3926; 4015; 4803; 4818; 4911; 5603; 6113; 6114; 6116; 6117; 6210; 6211; 6216; 6307; 6505; 7311; 7324; 7613; 8421; 8705; 8713; 9004; 9018; 9019; 9020; 9022; 9025; 9026; 9027; 9028; 9402

March 30, 2020

Standards

Temporarily permits importation of specified pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, medical devices, and foods for special dietary purposes that do not fully comply with Canadian requirements, provided conditions are met

Deepartment of Health, Interim Order Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in Relation to COVID-19

March 27, 2020

Import Tariffs

Timeframes for payment of customs duties deferred until June 30, 2020

Canada Border Service Agency, Customs Notice 20-11 (27 March 2020)

March 25, 20202

Patents

Temporary authorization to allow Government of Canada or specified persons to supply patented inventions in response to the coronavirus pandemic

Bill C-13 (An Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19)

March 16, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Tariffs and sales taxes on all goods imported by public health agencies, hospitals, testing sites, and first response organizations waived until further notice

CBSA Customs Notice 20-08: Imported Goods for Emergency Use in Response to COVID-19

April 24, 2020-Dec. 31, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import duties on specified products

Ministère des Finnaces et du Budget Arrêté No. 76/PR/MFB/DGSDDI/2020

HS 10; 11; 13; 19; 22; 25; 28; 30; 38; 39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 73; 90

Aug. 29, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary import duty reductions for certain sugars

Ministerio de Hacienda. Decreto Exento 261/2020 de 29/08/2020.

HS 1701

June 15, 2020, for a 2-month period

Import Tariffs

Import tariffs on wheat, wheat flour, and meslin flour temporarily reduced

Ministry of Finance Decree No. 168/2020 oh 11 June 2020

HS 1001

April 18, 2020

Taxes

Extension of timeframe to pay VAT and other taxes

Ministry of Finance Decree No. 420 of April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero de Chile establishes electronic verification portal for certification of phytosanitary certificates

WTO Notification G/SPS/GEN/1770

March 26, 2020

Customs and Entry

Simplifies and prioritizes entry of goods related to the coronavirus pandemic

National Customs Service Resolution No. 1313 of March 26, 2020

March 18, 2020

Customs and Entry

Authorizes changes to customs and entry procedures due to coronavirus pandemic

National Customs Service Resolution No. 1179 of March 18, 2020

Sept. 11, 2020

Import Restriction

Establishes testing requirements for imported cold chain foods

General Aministraion of Customs Announcement No. 103 (2020)

July 13, 2020

Standards

Extension of transition period to July 1, 2021 for new standards for respirators

WTO Notification G/TBT/N/CHN/1358/Add.1

April 30, 2020

Import Tariffs; Import Controls; Taxes; Customs and Entry

Summary of temporary measures taken by Chinese ministries in response to the coronavirus pandemic

WTO Notification

March 31, 20202

Export License

Approval from the National Medical Products Administration required for export of certain medical products, including Covid-19 testing kids, face masks, personal protective equipment, ventilators, and thermometers

Ministry of Commerce

Feb. 28, 2020-Feb. 27, 2021

Import Tariffs

Specified goods imported from the U.S. temporarily exempt from 10% ad valorem tariff increase

Announcement of the State Council Tariff Commission regarding the second exemption list of tariffs regarding the United States and Canada tax commission announcement [2020] No. 3

Feb. 12, 2020

Import Licenses, Documentary Requirements

Simplification of processes for import licenses, approvals, and import certificates for certain products

Ministry of Agriculture Circular No. 1/2020 of Feb. 12, 2020

Feb. 6, 2020

Import Licenses and Export Licenses

Simplification of processes for import and export licenses

Ministry of Commerce Notice of Feb. 6, 2020

Feb. 6, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary decrease in import tariffs on medical supplies, raw materials, agricultural products, meat, etc.

General Office of the Ministry of Commerce Circular (6 February 2020)

Aug. 3, 2020, for a 6 month period

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain accumulators

Decreto No. 1086/2020 - Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo (3 August 2020)

HS 8507.90.20

July 16, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Allows use of electronic signatures on phytosanitary certificates and establishes online validation for certificates

WTO Notification G/SPS/GEN/1817/

June 11, 2020-June 30, 2020, with a possible 3 month extension

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on corn, sorghum, soy, and soybean meal

WTO Document G/MA/W/146/Add.1

HS 10.05901100; 10.07900000; 12.01900000; 23.04000000

April 7, 2020, June 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on maize, grain sorghum, soy beans, and oil-cake and other solid residues

Decreto No. 523/2020 - Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo (7 April 2020)

HS 1005.90.11; 1007.90.00; 1201.90.00; 2304.00.00

March 22, 2020, for a 6 month period

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on personal protective equipment, as well as raw materials and capital goods not produced in Colombia

Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo 410/2020 (16 March 2020) and 463/2020 (22 March 2020)

HS Chapters 21; 25; 28; 30; 32; 34; 35; 38; 39; 40; 42; 48; 56; 58; 62; 63; 70; 73; 74; 76; 82; 83; 84; 85; 87; 90; 94; 96

March 22, 2020, for a 6 month period

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of personal protective equipment

Decreto No. 462/2020 - Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo (22 March 2020)

HS Chapters 22; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 63; 90; 94

March 20, 2020

Taxes

Temporary elimination of VAT on certain medical products

Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público. Decreto 438 de 19 de marzo de 2020

March 18, 2020

Customs and Entry

Grants preferential and prioritized treatment for certain medical supplies and equipment

National Tax and Customs Directorate Memorandum No. 53 of March 18, 2020

HS 28; 30; 34; 39; 40; 62; 63; 90; 94

June 22, 2020

Export Restrictions

Amendments introduced to the export licensing decree, resulting in the addition of new products and the establishment of a maximum quantity of exports per product where no export licensing is required, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Decreto Ejecutivo No. 42354-MEIC-S-MAG-COMEX (announcement)

May 7, 2020

Customs and Entry

Implementation of stringent maximum periods of stay in Costa Rica for road carriers; truck drivers required to have successfully passed COVID-19 test in order to operate in Costa Rica territory

Permanent Delegation of Costa Rica to the WTO (26 May 2020); Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria CIRCULAR AJ-0844-05-2020

April 10, 2020

Export Controls

Temporary export controls on personal protective equipment

Decretos Ejecutivo No. 42291-MEIC-S-COMEX (8 April 2020)

HS 9004.90.10; 6307.90.20; 4015.19.00; 6210.10.90; 6307.90.20

March 19, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary elimination of import tariffs and VAT on all products included in HS chapters 25-97, inclusive

https://medidascomercio exterior.com/wp-content/ uploads/ 2020/03/ ALCA65_29_03_2020.pdf

HS chapters 25-97, inclusive

March 19, 2020

Import Tariffs

Extension of timeframe to pay customs duties on products to Dec. 31, 2020 for goods imported in April, May, and June

Aviso Fiscal ante el COVID-19 - Moratoria No. 9830 (19 March 2020)

March 18, 2020

Export Controls

Temporary export controls required for personal protective equipment and medical equipment

Ministerio de Hacienda, Directriz DGA-003-2020 (18 March 2020)

HS 6505.00; 9004.90; 6402.99; 9020.00; 6307.90; 6211.49; 4015.11; 4015.19; 9018.90; 3822.00; 3005.10; 3005.90

April 20, 2020

Price Controls

Maximum prices for certain personal protective equipment established

Ministry of Finance Ruling No. 04/2020

March 17, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports on medical products intended only for the Czech market prohibited

Czech Customs Administration Communication of 17 March 2020

March 3, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of certain respiratory masks temporarily banned

Czech Ministry of Health, Emergency measures, Extraordinary ban on export of all FFP3 class respirators outside the Czech Republic, issued on 3 March 2020

May 11, 2020

Taxes, Customs and Entry

Extension of list of goods temporarily exempt from VAT and other taxes to include additional medical devices and disinfectants; entry procedures for specified goods simplified or extended

WTO Notification G/MA/W/149/Add.1

HS 28; 84; 90

April 16, 2020

Taxes

VAT and other taxes on imports of certain medical equipment, thermometers and hydrogen peroxide temporarily eliminated

Announced by permanent delegation to WTO

HS 8419.20.00; 2847.00.00; 9022.12.00; 9018.90.19; 9025.11.10)

April 2, 2020

Import Tariffs

Import tariffs on certain personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves and face masks) temporarily eliminated

Customs Advisory

HS 6210.10.00; 4015.11.00; 4015.19.11; 6307.90.30; 9019.20.00

March 19, 2020

Taxes

Imports of ethyl alcohol temporarily exempt from VAT

WTO document G/MA/W/149, 15 April 2020; and Permanent Delegation of the Dominican Republic to the WTO (14 April 2020)

HS 2207.20

June 26, 2020

Standards

Establishes process for mandatory sanitary notification for certain cosmetics containing alcohol and household hygiene products

Resolución ARCSA-DE-015-2020-LDCL

April 15, 2020

Documentary Requirements

AGROCALIDAD establishes electronic certificate verification platform for phytosanitary certificates

WTO Notification Page 1G/SPS/GEN/ 1771

March 22, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on personal protective equipment and pharmaceutical ingredients

Resolución 004-2020 - Comité de Comercio Exterior (22 March 2020). Viewed at: Link

HS Chapters 28; 30; 39; 40; 62; 65; 90

March 5, 2020 for 1 year

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of personal protective equipment and pharmaceutical ingredients

Acuerdo del Ministerio de Salud Pública No. 00126 (11 March 2020)

HS Chapters 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 42; 56; 62; 63; 65; 90

June 16, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Establishes an online portal to confirm validity of phytosanitary certificates

WTO Document G/SPS/N/EGY/111

March 28, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of legumes and products thereof

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1, 14 April 2020

HS 0708; 0710; 0713; 1106; 2004; 2005

March 17, 2020, for a period of 3 months

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of all kinds of alcohol products and certain personal protective equipment, medical supplies, soaps, and personal care products

Ministry of Trade and Industry Ministerial Decree no. 187 of 17 March 2020 and Customs Circular No. 7/2020

HS Chapters 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 44; 61; 62; 63; 64; 65; 84; 90

Oct. 29, 2020

Documentary Requirements

El Salvador establishes technical requirements for electron signature accreditation

Salvadoran Technical Regulation RTS 35.01.01:20

Aug. 31, 2020

Miscellaneous

El Salvador issues ad hoc report on Covid-19 measures taken in the agricultural sector

WTO NotificationG/AG/GEN/163

March 26, 2020-Dec. 31, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export ban on dried red beans

Acuerdo Ejecutivo 512, Ministerio de Economía, Agricultura y Ganadería and Dirección General de Aduanas - Boletín Informativo No. DGA-009-2020

HS 0713.33.40

March 20, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain food products, pharmaceutical products, and personal protective equipment

Dirección General de Aduanas - Boletín Informativo No. DGA-009-2020

HS Chapters 04; 07; 10; 11; 19; 20; 21; 28; 30; 34; 38; 40; 96

March 30, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export ban on certain pharmaceutical products

Estonian Medicines Agency of Medicins (Raviamet), Import and export of goods requiring a special permit, including medicines, last updated 30 March 2020

April 18, 2020-Sept. 30, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Temporary simplification of country of origin procedures, with conditions

Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission Decision No. 36 (3 April 2020)

April 18, 2020-June 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain food products, medications, and medical devices

Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission Decision No. 33 and No. 34 of April 3, 2020

HS Chapters 7; 10; 11; 17; 19; 20; 21; 28; 29; 30; 35; 38; 39; 42; 48; 76; 84; 87; 90

April 12, 2020-June 30, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of certain food products, medications, and medical devices

Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission Decision No. 43 (31 March 2020)

HS Chapters 07; 10; 11; 12; 19

March 24, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of personal protective equipment, protective agents and disinfectants, products for medical use, and certain other materials from the EAEU customs area

Eurasian Economic Commission Board Decision No. 41 of March 24, 2020

July 27, 2020-Dec. 31, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary relief from import duties and exemption from VAT for goods needed to combat Covid-19 for goods imported for specific purposes

Commission Decision of 23.7.202 extending and amending European Commission Decision 2020/491 (3 April 2020)

July 23, 2020

Miscellaneous

Report on various Covid-19 measures taken by the EU and member states

WTO Notification G/AG/GEN/159/Add.1

April 26, 2020 for a 30 day period; terminated May 26, 2020

Export License

Some export license requirements for personal protective equipment removed

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/568 of 23 April 2020

March 24, 2020

Customs and Entry

Allows expanded use of “Green lane” border crossing to allow unobstructed transport of goods among members.

European Commission Notice 2020/C 96 I/01 (24 March 2020)

March 15, 2020 for a 6 week period

Export Restrictions

Exports of personal protective equipment, except those to EFTA members and other associated countries and territories, temporarily require export authorization

Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/402 (14 March 2020), as amended by Regulation 2020/426 (19 March 2020)

HS 39; 40; 61; 62; 63; 90

Jan. 30, 2020-July 31, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary relief from import duties and exemption from VAT for goods needed to combat Covid-19 for goods imported for specific purposes

European Commission Decision 2020/491 (3 April 2020)

March 26, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary elimination of excise duties on ethanol for hand sanitizers. Temporary elimination of import fiscal duties and VAT on personal protective equipment, disinfectants, medical equipment, and other products used in a medical environment

Ministry of Economy: Economic and Fiscal Update Supplement to the COVID-19 Response Budget Address (26 March 2020)

March, 26, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary increase on import fiscal duties on diesel and petrol

Ministry of Economy: Economic and Fiscal Update Supplement to the COVID-19 Response Budget Address (26 March 2020).Viewed at: Link

March 26, 2020; repealed May 11, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of certain pharmaceuticals

French Government Gazette, Decree n ° 2020-314 of 25 March 2020

April 3, 2020-May 10, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of personal protective equipment, diagnostic or laboratory reagents, medical equipment, disinfectants, etc.

WTO document G/MA/QR/ N/GEO/2/Add.1, 15 April 2020

HS 3808.94; 3926.20.00; 3822.00.00; 4015.11.00; 4015.19.90; 6210.10.90; 6307.90.99; 6506.99.90; 9025.19.20; 9019.20.00; 3808.94

April 1, 2020-Oct. 1, 2020

Taxes

Imports of certain medical items temporarily exempt from VAT

Interministerial Decree (Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Welfare and Ministy of Finance), N01-36 and N89 dated 1 April 2020

HS 38; 39; 40; 62; 63; 35; 90;

April 13, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export prohibition of medicinal products (vaccines and medicines that are or might be in shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic)

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add.3, 16 June 2020

April 1, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary elimination of import tariffs and VAT for donated imports

Congress of Guatemala Decreto 12-2020

MArch 31, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export ban on dried red beans

Presidencia de la República, Sala de Prensa

HS 0713.33.40

May 23, 2020

Customs and Entry

Implementation of stringent maximum periods of stay in Honduras for road carriers from Costa Rica (72 hours (reciprocity)), due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Central American single customs form with Costa Rican registered road carriers banned

Acuerdo Ministerial No. 052-2020 (26 May 2020)

March 30, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of certain dried beans

Presidencia de la República, Sala de Prensa Announcement of March 31, 2020

HS 0713.33.40

April 9, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of antibiotics and narcotic analgesics and hypnotics temporarily banned

National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition

April 3, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of propofol pharmaceutical products temporarily banned

National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition

March 24, 20202

Export Restrictions

Exports of hydroxychloroquine-sulphate and pharmaceutical drugs containing it temporarily banned

National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Aug. 25, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of certain masks now permitted under a monthly export quota

Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 29/2015-2020 of Aug. 25, 20202

May 28, 2020

Export Restrictions

Amendments introduced in the Export Policy of Paracetamol API, making its exports “free” with immediate effect

Notification No. 07/2015-2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (28 May 2020)

HS 2922.29.33

May 16, 2020

Export Restrictions

Export of non-medical/non-surgical masks of all types (cotton, silk, wool, knitted) permitted; all other types of masks falling under any other HS Codes continued to remain prohibited for exports

Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 06/2015-2020 (May 16, 2020)

HS 3926.90; 6217.90; 6307.90; 9018.90; 90209

May 6, 2020

Export Restrictions

Alcohol based hand sanitizers are prohibited export

Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 04/2015-2020 (6 May 2020)

HS 3004; 3401; 3402; 3808.94

April 17, 2020

Export License

The export license requirement for paracetemol (acetaminophen) is withdrawn; paracetemol active pharmaceutical ingredients still require an export license

Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 03/2015-2020 (17 April 2020)

HS 3004.90.99

April 9, 2020-Sept. 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Import tariffs and health cess on ventilators, face masks and surgical masks, personal protection equipment, covid-19 testing kits, and inputs for manufacture of above items temporarily eliminated subject to conditions

Notification No. 20/2020-Customs, Ministry of Finance - Department of Revenue (9 April 2020)

HS Chapters 30 and 38; HS Chapter 62; HS Chapter 63; HS 9018; 9019

April 6, 2020

Export Restrictions

Amendments to export policy on active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations change status from restricted exportation to free exportation

Notification No. 02/2015-2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (6 April 2020)

HS 2933.29.10; 2933.29.20; 2933.59.90; 2936.22.10; 2936.25.00; 2936.26.10; 2937.23.00; 2941.40.00; 2941.50.00; 2941.90.90; 2942.00.90; 3004.20.50; 3004.20.61; 3004.20.95; 3004.39.19; 3004.50.32; 3004.50.34; 3004.50.39; 3004.90.15; 3004.90.21; 3004.90.22; 3004.90.23; 3004.90.99

April 4, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of diagnostic kits and related supplies temporarily restricted

Notification No. 59/2015-2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (4 April 2020)

HS 3822

April 1, 2020

Taxes

Imports of certain medical and surgical instruments exempt from health cess

Ministry of Finance - Department of Revenue - Notification No. 8/2020-Customs (2 February 2020)

HS 9018; 9019; 9020; 9021; 9022

April 1, 2020

Import Tariffs

Import tariffs on medical and surgical instruments and apparatus temporarily decreased to 5%

Finance Bill, 2020 (Bill No. 26 of 2020) (1 February 2020). Viewed at: https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/ doc/Finance_Bill.pdf

HS 9018; 9019; 9020; 9021; 9022

March 31, 2020

Import Licenses

Temporary extension of time to generate automatic registration number for iron and steel to 135 days

Notification No. 58/2015-2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (31 March 2020)

HS Chapters 72; 73; 86, Schedule-I

March 25, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export prohibition on hydroxycholoroquine

Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Notification Nos. 54/2015-2020 (25 March 2020) and 01/2015-2020 (4 April 2020)

HS 3004.90.87; 3401; 3402; 3808.94; 9018; 9019; 9020

March 24, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary restriction on exports of ventilators, artificial respiratory apparatus, oxygen therapy device, or any other breathing appliances/devices and sanitizers

Notification No. 53/2015-2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (24 March 2020)

HS 3004.90.87; 3401; 3402; 3808.94; 9018; 9019; 9020

March 19, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary Export Restrictions on masks, ventilators, and textile raw materials for masks and coveralls

Notification No. 52/2015-2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (19 March 2020)

HS 3926.90; 6217.90; 6307.90; 9018; 9020; 5603.11; 5603.12; 5603.13; 5603.14; 5603.91; 5603.92; 5603.93; 5603.94

March 3, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export restriction on pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations

Notification No. 50/2015-2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (3 March 2020)

HS 2922.29.33; 2933.29.10; 2933.29.20; 2933.59.90; 2936.22.10; 2936.25.00; 2936.26.10; 2937.23.00; 2941.40.00; 2941.50.00; 2941.90.50; 2941.90.90; 2942.00.90; 3004.20.50; 3004.20.61; 3004.20.95; 3004.39.19; 3004.50.32; 3004.50.34; 3004.50.39; 3004.90.15; 3004.90.21; 3004.90.22; 3004.90.23; 3004.90.99

Feb. 8, 2020

Export Restrictions

Certain products (surgical masks, most gloves, certain medical instruments, certain breathing appliances, etc., removed from export ban

Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Notification Nos. 47/2015-2020 (8 February 2020) and 48/2015-2020 (25 February 2020)

Jan. 31, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export restriction on personal protective equipment (masks)

Notification No. 44/2015-2020, Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (31 January 2020)

HS 3926.90; 6217.90; 6307.90; 9018.50; 9018.90; 9020

April 21, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Imports of live animals from countries not free from Covid-19 require a certificate of declaration and certification of laboratory analysis that the animals have tested negative for Covid-19

WTO Notification G/SPS/N/IDN/133/Corr.1

April 17, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs and VAT on certain medical and pharmaceutical products used in the treatment of COVID-19

Regulation No. 34/PMK 04/2020 - Ministry of Finance

April 9, 2020

Import Tariffs

Payment of excise duties on imports of certain goods may be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Regulation No. 30/PMK 04/2020 - Ministry of Finance

March 23, 2020-June 30, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Temporary elimination of import certification requirements for masks and personal protective equipment

Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 28

March 18, 2020-June 30, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of antiseptics, raw materials to fabricate masks, personal protective equipment, and ethyl alcohol

Permanent Delegation of Indonesia to the WTO (1 April 2020) and Ministry of Trade Regulation Nos. 23 and 31

HS Chapters 22; 30; 38; 56; 62; 63

March 18, 2020-May 31, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Temporary elimination of certification requirements for imports of onions and garlic

Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 27

HS 070

July 8, 2020

Miscellaneous

Report on various Covid-19 related measures taken by Israel

WTO Notification G/SPS/GEN/1810

June 9, 2020-Nov. 30, 2020

Export Licenses

Temporary requirement for export licenses for some types of alcohol; medical supplies, disinfectants; personal protective equipment; face masks; medical devices and parts

WTO Document G/MA/QR/N/ISR/1/Add.1, extended and modified by WTO Notification G/MA/QR/N/ISR/1/Add.2

HS Nos. 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 62; 63; 84; 90

April 30, 2020-May 31, 2020

Export Licenses

Temporary requirement for export licenses for some types of alcohol; medical supplies, disinfectants; personal protective equipment; face masks; medical devices and parts

Free Export Order (Amendment number 5), 2020.

HS Nos. 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 62; 63; 84; 90

Sept. 14, 2020

Miscellaneous

Japan releases ad hoc report on covid-19 measures in the agricultural sector

Ad Hoc Report on Covid-19 Measures Taken by Japan in the Agricultural Sector

May 19, 2020

Import Tariffs

Exemption of customs duty and (domestic) consumption tax for imported goods which are proved to be provided free of charge

https://www.customs.go.jp/english/news/covid-19/index.htm (notified to WTO May 19, 2020)

May 11, 2020

Customs and Entry

Extension of time limits for customs procedures, including those for payment of customs duties in certain cases, and refund of, reduction of, or exemption from certain customs fees

Ministry of Finance Notice No. 122/2020

April 21, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Temporary measures to accept scanned (electronic) copies or hard copies of export certificates for animals, animal products, plants, and plant products

Ministry of Agriculture, Procedure for temporary measures to accept scanned or hard copies of export certificatesAnnex 1 and Annex 2

March 3, 2020

Customs and Entry

Temporary customs clearance prioritization, including simplified import declarations, for goods related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan Customs Annoucement of March 3, 2020

April 8, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of all food products temporarily banned

Ministry of Trade Decree 50 of 8 April 2020

Effective 15 May 2020 to 15 November 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export ban on certain types of timber due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Ministry of Industry and Infrastructural Development Order No. 238 (27 April 2020)

HS 4401; 4403; 4404; 4406; 4407

Effective 27 April 2020 to 27 October 2020

Ministry of Industry and Infrastructural Development Order No. 191 (9 April 2020)

Temporary import ban on cement clinkers; Portland cement; other Portland cement; aluminous cement; and other hydraulic cements due to the COVID-19 pandemic

HS 2523

April 2, 2020 through Sept. 1, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of certain agricultural products temporarily restricted

Ministry of Agriculture Order N111 of 2 April 2020; amended by Order No. 123

HS 1101.00; 1001.99.00; 0701.100.00; 1512.11.91; 1512.11.91

Feb. 20, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of certain medical products and personal protective equipment temporarily banned

Order of the Chairman of the Committee for Quality and Safety Control of Goods and Services under the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan. Ordinance N56-NQ dated 20 February 2020

Sept. 27, 2020

Import Prohibition

Temporary prohibition/restriction on imports of used textiles and shoes

KEBS Protocols for Importation of Used Textiles and Used Footwear into Kenya, Aug. 12, 2020

HS No.

June 15, 2020

Standards

Postponement of adoption of regulations for imported foodstuffs

WTO Document G/SPS/N/KWT/74/Add.1)

April 22, 2020

Standards

Adoption of standards for particle filters for use as components in certain personal protective equipment

WTO Notification G/TBT/N/KWT/549

April 14, 2020

Standards

Respiratory protective devices (half masks) must meet minimum filtering standards and labeling requirements

WTO Notification G/TBT/N/KWT/539; WTO Notification G/TBT/N/KWT/541; WTO Notification G/TBT/N/KWT/548)

April 14, 2020

Standards

Requirements for medical face masks established

WTO Notification G/TBT/N/KWT/548

April 14, 2020

Standards

Requirements for medical device labels established

WTO Notification G/TBT/N/KWT/544

March 22, 2020 for 6 months

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of wipes, antibacterial products and disinfectants

WTO Notification G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.1, 24 March 2020 and G/AG//N/KGZ/8, 31 March 2020

HS 3401; 3408

March 22, 2020 for 6 months

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of staple foods, salt, and animal feed

WTO documents G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.1, 24 March 2020 and G/AG//N/KGZ/8, 31 March 2020

HS 0407.11.00; 0407.21.00; 1001; 1006; 1101.00; 1214.90.90; 1512; 1902; 2302; 2309; 2501.00.91

March 30, 2020

Import Tariffs; Taxes

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on raw materials, undenatured ethyl alcohol and denatured ethyl alcohol used for the production of hand sanitizers; imports also exempted from sales taxes and excise duties

Guidance issued by Malaysia Customs

HS 6307.90.40; 6307.90.90

March 23, 2020

Import Tariffs; Taxes

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on face masks; imports also exempted from sales taxes and excise duties

Guidance issued by Malaysia Customs

HS 3808.94.90

March 20, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of face masks

Customs (Prohibition of Exports) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020, Government Gazette Jil 64 - No. 6 (19 March 2020)

HS 6307.90.40; 6307.90.90

March 17, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary reduction of import tariffs and exemption from processing fees on certain personal protective equipment

Permanent Delegation of the Maldives to the WTO (27 April 2020)

March 24, 2020

Taxes

Temporary elimination of VAT on certain personal protective equipment and construction goods

Mauritius Revenue Authority Customs Notice to All Economic Operators of March 24, 2020

HS 38; 63; 90

April 30, 2020

Documentary Requirements

A copy of the veterinary health certificate may temporarily be filed electronically, with conditions

WTO Notification G/SPS/GEN/1773

March 26, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import duties on ethyl alcohol for use in antiseptic products

Permanent Delegation of Moldova to the WTO (27 April 2020)

HS 2207.10.00

March 11, 2020-May 16, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of masks, gloves, and disinfectants temporarily banned

Government of Moldova. Resolution N168 dated 11 March 2020

HS 6307.90; 4818.90; 4015.11; 4015.19; 3808

July 1, 2020

Standards

Establishes requirements for reuseable protective masks for nonmedical use

WTO Notification G/TBT/N/MAR/31

March 30, 2020-June 15, 2020

Import Tariffs

Tariffs on imports of hard wheat, lentils, chickpeas, fava beans, and normal beans temporarily suspended

Official Bulletin n° 6869/2020, page 1803-1807

March 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of face masks, protective masks, and antiseptic preparations

Permanent Delegation of Morocco to the WTO (8 April 2020), Arrêté du Ministre de l'Industrie, du Commerce et de l'Economie Verte et Numérique Nos. 859-20 (2 March 2020) and 926-20 (10 March 2020)

HS 6307.90.50; 3808.94, 3401.11; 3402.20.00; 3926.90.92; 4818.90; 4823.90; 6307.90.40; 6307.90.90; 9020.00.00

May 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2020

Export Restrictions

Export licensing for rice has been resumed starting 1 May 2020, ending the temporary waiver of the requirement.

Notified to the WTO May 18, 2020, extended by WTO Notification G/AG/N/MYN/21/Add.1

April 12, 2020

Import License

Requirement for import licenses for pharmaceutical raw materials temporarily eliminated

Official Notification No. 27/2020

April 16, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary reduction/elimination in import tariffs on certain medical and hygiene products

Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice (No. 14) 2020 (15 April 2020)

HS Chapters 19; 21; 30; 34; 38; 39; 61; 62; 63; 65; 84; 85; 90; 96

April 1, 2020-April 30, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of wheat and meslin

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/MKD/1, 1 April 2020

HS 1001.19.00; 1001.91.00; 1001.99.00

March 25, 2020-June 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain soap, testing kits, and diagnostic reagents

Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice (No. 11) 2020 (25 March 2020)

HS 3401; 3822

June 8, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of hemodialysis concentrates and hemofiltration fluids require notification

Norwegian Medicines Agency, Notification on parallel export, notification, and rationing of drugs in connection with Covid-19

June 5, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of rivaroxaban, edoxaban, Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, rasburicase and lacosamide require notification.

Norwegian Medicines Agency, Notification on parallel export, notification, and rationing of drugs in connection with Covid-19

May 11, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of Midazolam, Salmeterol, Olodaterol, Olodaterol og tiotropiumbromid, Formoterol og budesonid, Formoterol og beklometason, and Ciklesonid require notification

Norwegian Medicines Agency, Notification on parallel export, notification, and rationing of drugs in connection with Covid-19

April 30, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of misoprostol and mifepristone require notification

Norwegian Medicines Agency, Notification on parallel export, notification, and rationing of drugs in connection with Covid-19

April 21, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of medications for obstructive pulmonary disease require notification

Norwegian Medicines Agency, Notification on parallel export, notification, and rationing of drugs in connection with Covid-19

April 2, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of certain antiglaucoma drugs require notification

Norwegian Medicines Agency, Notification on parallel export, notification, and rationing of drugs in connection with Covid-19

March 30, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of azithromycin require notification to the Norwegian Medicines Agency

Norwegian Medicines Agency, Notification on parallel export, notification, and rationing of drugs in connection with Covid-19

March 30, 2020

Export License

Export licenses temporarily required for personal protective equipment

Norwegian Gazette, Regulation FOR-2020-03-27-494

HS 39; 40; 61; 62; 67; 90

March 25, 2020-June 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain soap, testing kits, and diagnostic reagents

Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice (No. 11) 2020 (25 March 2020)

HS 3401; 3822

June 5, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export ban on face masks, due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Permanent Delegation of Oman to the WTO (5 June 2020)

July 1, 2020, for a period of 3 months

Import Tariffs

Imports of oxygen gas and oxygen cylinders temporarily exempt from customs duties

Ministry of Finance Customs Notification SRO 593(I)2020

HS 7311.0090

June 22, 2020

Import Tariffs

Imports of remdesivir temporarily exempt from import customs duties

Ministry of Finance Customs Notification SRO 558(I)/2020

June 10, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes, and Export Restrictions

Temporary waiver of import duties and taxes on imported wheat; temporary ban on exports of wheat

Ministry of Finance Press Release No. 328 of June 10, 2020

HS 1001

April 9, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of antimalarial drugs

Ministry of Commerce Order S.R.O 297(I)/2020

March 24, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, sanitizers, googles, suits, etc.)

Ministry of Commerce - Order SRO 239(I)/2020 (24 March 2020)

March 20, 2020

Import Tariffs

Import duties on certain medical goods temporarily withdrawn

Ministry of Finance Notification S.R.O. 235(I)/2020

March 19, 2020 for a 6 month period

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain personal protective equipment

Consejo de Gabinete, Decreto de Gabinete No. 7 (18 March 2020)

HS Chapters 28; 34; 38; 40; 48; 62; 63; 94

July 28, 2020

General

Compilation of agricultural and food product measures taken in response to Covid-19

WTO Notification G/AG/GEN/162

March 20, 2020-June 30, 2020

Taxes

Temporary reduction of VAT to 5% on imports of certain personal protective equipment and pharmaceutical products

Decreto 3477 - Ministerio de Hacienda (20 March 2020)

NCM 2828.90.11; 3808.94.19; 3808.94.29; 4015.11.00; 6210.10.00; 6307.90.10; 6307.90.90; 9020.00.90

March 17, 2020, for a period of 1 year

Export Licenses

Temporary requirement for export licenses for face masks and ethyl alcohol

Decreto No. 3455 - Ministerio de Industria y Comercio (17 March 2020)

NCM 3808.94.19; 3808.94.29; 6307.90.10; 9020.00.90

March 16, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain personal protective equipment and pharmaceutical products

Ministerio de Hacienda, Noticia Completa (16 March 2020)

March 12, 2020-June 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary reduction of import tariffs on certain goods included on MERCOSUR exception list

Decreto 3474 - Ministerio de Hacienda (19 March 2020)

NCM Chapters 18; 20; 22; 29; 34; 37; 39; 40; 42; 66; 67; 69; 70; 71; 73; 76; 82; 83; 84; 85; 90; 91; 92; 94; 95; 96

Aug. 20, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Peruvian National Fisheries Health Agency (SANIPES) now issues health certificates with digital signatures for hydrobiological products are resources

WTO Notification G/SPS/GEN/1821

July 15, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Allows online verification for various certificates for foods and beverages

WTO Notification G/SPS/GEN/1815

April 16, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary implementation of export authorization requirements on face masks, gloves and personal protective equipment

Decreto Supremo Nos. 13-2020-SA (8 April 2020) and 15-2020-SA (16 April 2020)

HS 6307.90.30; 4015.10.90; 4015.11.00; 4015.19.90; 5603.11.00; 5603.12.90; 6210.10.00

March 13, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on pharmaceuticals and personal protective equipment

Decreto Supremo Nos. 051-2020-EF (13 March 2020) and 59-2020-EF (28 March 2020)

S Chapters 22; 28; 29; 30; 40; 62; 63; 65; 90

July 8, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Extends BAI Issuance 5, 6, 10, 15 and 22 to Dec. 31, 2020

WTO Notification G/SPS/N/PHL/461/Add.1

May 5, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary increase of import tariffs (from zero to 10%) on crude petroleum oil and refined petroleum products

President Executive Order No. 113 (2 May 2020)

HS 2709; 2710; 2711

April 30, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Previous memoranda circulars Nos. 5, 6, 10, and 15 extended to May 30, 2020

Bureau of Animal Industry Memorandum Order No. 17/2020

April 6, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Allows scanned electronic copies of required documents for plants and plant products to be submitted via email for import clearance

Bureau of Plant Industry, Advisory of April 6, 2020

April 2, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Permits use of electronic health certificates for animals and animal products during community quarantine period; changes verification process for health and veterinary certificates and cargo clearance documents

Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture Memorandum Circular No. 10/2020 of April 2, 2020; Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture Memorandum Circular No. 13/2020 of April 8, 2020; BAI Memorandum Circulars Nos. 5, 6, and 15 of 2020

March 26, 2020

Documentary Requirements and Customs and Entry

Imports of medical devices may be cleared with limited documentation subject to conditions; these goods are also entitled to expedited entry procedures

Bureau of Customs Announcement of March 26, 2020

March 25, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary exemption from import duties, taxes, and other fees on healthcare equipment and supplies

Republic Act No. 11469, Congress of the Philippines (25 March 2020)

March 20, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of respirators and cardio monitors and temporary requirement for export permission on certain personal protective equipment

Ministry of Health, Ordinance 491

April 23, 2020; effective for 6 months

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain medical supplies and food products, due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Law Permanent delegation of Qatar notification to WTO

HS No.

April 23, 2020; effective for 6 months

Export Restrictions

Export ban on certain medical supplies and equipment partially lifted (exports allowed only to other EU Members and with previous authorization from the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices). Export ban remains in force for drugs used in the treatment of COVID-19

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add.3, 16 June 2020; Public information transmitted by the EU Delegation. Ministry of Health Order No. 672/2020 amending Order No. 428/2020

April 6, 2020

Taxes

Imported medical products temporarily exempted from VAT

Decree No. 419 dated 2 April 2020

HS 29; 30; 38; 39; 40; 62; 63; 65; 84; 85; 90

March 31, 2020

Export Quota

Temporary export quota for certain grains

Government of the Russian Federation Res. No. 385 of 31 March 2020

March 19, 2020

Import Tariffs

Imports on certain medical devices and medications temporarily duty-free

Government Resolution N299 dated 18 March 2020

March 2, 2020

Export Restrictions

Exports of certain medical devices and medical products temporarily banned

Governmental Resolution N223 dated 2 March 2020

March 26, 2020 for a 6 month period

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary elimination of import tariffs and VAT on fruits and vegetables, fruit juices, cold preparations, vitamins, hand sanitizers, rubbing alcohol, gloves, masks, and cleansing or sanitizing wipes

Saint Kitts and Nevis - Customs & Excise Department - Memorandum (26 March 2020)

HS Chapters 07; 08; 20; 21; 29; 30; 34; 39; 40; 48; 63; 90

May 3, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary postponement of the collection of customs duties on imports for a period of 30 days against the submission of a bank guarantee, for the next three months and setting the necessary criteria for extending the postponement period for the most affected activities as needed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Saudi permanent delegation to the WTO notification

March 1, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of medical and laboratory supplies and pharmaceuticals

Saudi Customs: Export of medicines, pharmaceuticals, medical devices stopped, 19 March 2020

February 4, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export ban on COVID-19 detection and prevention products (e.g. personal protective equipment, face masks diagnostic tests) medical equipment and pharmaceutical products due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Royal Decree No. 35700 (4 February 2020) and No. 46009 (23 March 2020)

268 tariff lines at 10-digit level in HS Chapters 22; 25; 30; 33; 34; 38; 39; 40; 44; 48; 62; 63; 65; 84; 90

April 13, 2020; lifted on 7 May 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of sunflower oil, seed, and crude oil, and sugar beet molasses, etc.

Decision on the temporary ban on exports of essential products to the general public - Official Gazette No. 54/20 (10 April 10 2020)

HS 1206.00.99; 1512.11.91; 1703.90.00; 1005.90.00

April 10, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of soaps, detergents, sanitary products, disinfectants, personal protective equipment, and pharmaceuticals

Ban on exports of pharmaceuticals lifted on April 24, 2020

Decision on the temporary ban on exports of essential products to the general public - Official Gazette No. 54/20 (10 April 10 2020) and Decision on export ban on medicines - Official Gazette No. 55/20 (13 April 2020); Gazette No. 60/2020 of 24 April 2020

HS Chapters 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 62; 63; 90; 96

April 1, 2020-May 1, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on ethyl alcohol; terminated May 1, 2020

Decision on requirements for exemption from custom duties for certain products - Official Gazette No. 48/20 (31 March 2020); Termination notified to the WTO May 19, 202

HS 2207.10.00

April 15, 2020

Import Tariffs

Elimination of import tariffs, duties, and charges on essential goods including medical, hygiene, pharmaceutical products and agricultural products

WTO notifications G/C/W/777, G/C/W/779 and G/MA/W/151, 16

HS Chapters 19; 21; 30; 34; 38; 39; 61; 62; 63; 65; 84; 85; 90; 96

April 7, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Use of electronic certificates of origin and related communications encouraged

Customs Notice No. 05/2020 of 7 April 2020

January 31, 2020

Import License

Importers of certain medical devices temporarily do not require an import license; notification of import is still required

Health Services Agency Regulatory Update of Feb. 14, 2020

HS 1206.00.99; 1512.11.91; 1703.90.00; 1005.90.00

April 16, 2020

Export Restrictions

Wine exports are temporarily banned

South African Government, (16.4.2020), Speeches, “Minister Fikile Mbalula: Review of transport measures during COVID-19 Coronavirus lockdown

March 29, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Imports of certain critical supplies eligible for full rebate of customs tariffs and VAT

South Africa Revenue Service (SARS). Customs and Excise (retrieved on 04/04/2020)International Trade Administration Commission. Covid-19 News and Regulations. List of Critical Supplies.

HS 2106; 2207; 2208; 2847; 2936; 3002; 3004; 3005; 3808; 3822; 3926; 4015; 4818; 6116; 6210; 6216; 6307; 6505; 8419; 9004; 9018; 9019; 9020; 9022; 9025; 9027;

March 27, 2020

Export Controls

Temporary requirement for an export permit for certain personal protective equipment (face masks, disinfectants, etc.)

Department of Trade and Industry, Notice No. R.424 - Government Gazette No. 43177 (27 March 2020)

HS 3008.94; 6307.90; 9020.00; 2933.39; 2933.49; 2933.99; 3002.12; 3002.20; 3004

Nov. 27, 2020

Import Restrictions

Establishes enforcement measures for imports wild animals that may transmit specified diseases

Draft of Annexe 8 from Enforcement Rules of the Wildlife Act

Oct. 12, 2020

Export Restrictions and Prohibitions

List of export restrictions and prohibitions currently in force

G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.5, G/MA/QR/N/KOR/3

April 14, 2020-June 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on surgical and sanitary masks and melt blown filters

WTO document G/MA/W/147, 14 April 2020

HS 6307.90.90; 5603.12.10; 5603.12.90; 5603.92.00

March 6, 2020-Oct.23, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of surgical and sanitary masks and melt blown filters

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.1, 14 April 2020, extended and modified in WTO Notification G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.4, eliminated by WTO Notification G/MA/QR/N/KOR/3/Add.1

HS 6307.90.90; 5603.12.90; 5603.92.00

March 23, 2020-June 22, 2020

Import License

Import licenses for specified canned fish products temporarily not required

Department of Imports and Exports Control Operating Instruction 02/2020 of March 23, 2020

HS 16.04

March 20, 2020-April 11, 2020; terminated April 11

Export Restrictions

Temporary export ban on certain medical devices (face masks)

Medical Devices (availability within Sri Lanka) Regulation 2/2020, Gazette - Extraordinary 2167/17 (20 March 2020) and 2170/9 (11 April 2020)

April 6, 2020

Import Tariffs, Taxes

Temporary elimination of Import Tariffs, Taxes on pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, rubber gloves, and face masks

Official Gazette Public Notice: Tariff Classification Breakouts in Light of Covid-19 Pandemic Period

HS 21; 30; 33; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 63; 69; 73; 76

Oct. 8, 2020

Miscellaneous

Switzerland releases ad hoc report on Covid-19 measures

G/TFA/N/CHE/2/Rev.1

Sept. 1, 2020

Miscellaneous

Switzerland releases ad hoc report on Covid-19 measures taken in the agricultural sector

WTO Notification G/AG/GEN/164 

April 16, 2020 for a 6 month period

Standards and Labeling

Temporary derogation on labeling requirements on all foodstuffs to allow ingredient substitutions if requirements are met

Lebensmittel- und Gebrauchsgegenständeverordnung vom 16. Dezember 2016 (Stand am 17. April 2020)

April 10, 2020-Oct. 9, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain personal protective equipment and medical goods

WTO document G/MA/W/154, 27 May 2020

HS Chapters 28; 38; 39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 63; 65; 90

April 8, 2020

Import Tariffs

Import tariffs on certain personal protective equipment and medical devices temporarily eliminated

Ordinance sur la suspension temporaire des droits de douane sur les biens médicaux

HS 28; 38; 39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 63; 65; 90

April 2, 2020

Import Quotas

Temporary increase in import quotas for eggs, milk, cream, and butter

Permanent Delegation of Switzerland to the WTO (16 April 2020)

HS 0402.21.11; 0402.29.11; 0405.10.11; 0405.10.91; 0405.90.10; 0407.21.10

March 26, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export authorization requirement for personal protective equipment and essential medical goods except for exports to EU, EFTA, and associated countries

COVID-19 Ordinance 2

HS 30; 39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 63; 90

March 23, 2020

Import Tariffs

Import tariff quota for potatoes temporarily increased

Government of Switzerland, Regulation of 23 March 2020

June 30, 2020

Standards

Imported medical masks will be subject to inspection

Amendment to Article 24 of Regulations for the Inspection and Examination of Imported Medicaments

May 1, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary export restriction on undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol (HS 2208.90.10) and disinfectant products (HS 3808.94.20), due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Permanent Delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu to the WTO (17 June 2020)

HS 2208.90.10; 3808.94.20

April 15, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of masks, textile materials, and thermometers

Permanent Delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu to the WTO (15 April 2020)

HS 6307.90.50; 9025.19.90

April 1, 2020-June 30, 2020, extended to Aug. 31, 2020, extended to Dec. 31, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Establishes temporary alternative measures for the submission of certificates for food safety and sanitation purposes

WTO Notification G/SPS/N/TPKM/530, extended by WTO Notification G/SPS/N/TPKM/526/Add.1

March 31, 2020-June 30, 2020, extended to Dec. 12, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Establishes temporary alternative arrangements to allow electronic copies of veterinary or phytosanitary certificates for imports goods, with conditions

WTO Notification G/SPS/N/TPKM/526)

Feb. 27, 2020-May 26, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain masks and textile materials. Temporary reduction in import tariffs to 10% on ethyl alcohol

Permanent Delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu to the WTO (15 April 2020

HS 2207.10.90; 6307.90.50

Oct. 10, 2020

Standards

Temporary exemption from fees for conformity assessment bodies

Ministerial Regulation on Fee Exemption for Conformity Assessment Bodies, B.E. 2563 (2020) I

May 4, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Temporary acceptance criteria established for certificate of free sale for personal protective equipment and medical devices

G/TBT/N/THA/569

May 4, 2020 (effective March 27, 2020)

Import Controls

Temporary criteria and procedures for market authorization of imported pharmaceuticals, medical devices, personal protective equiement, and disinfectants

G/TBT/N/THA/570

May 3, 2020

Standards

Temporary alteration to conformity assessment procedure for imported industrial products

G/TBT/N/THA/383/Rev. 5

May 3, 2020

Documentary Requirements

Establishes temporary criteria for acceptance of documents (i.e. Certificates of Free Sale, Certificate of Analysis) required for market authorization of imported diagnostic test-kits

WTO Notification G/TBT/N/THA/571

May 3, 2020

Import Restriction

Allows for electronic certification to import hazardous substances

WTO Notification G/TBT/N/THA/573

March 26, 2020-April 30, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of chicken eggs

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add.3, 2 April 2020

HS 0407.21.00; 0407.29.90

March 24, 2020-Sept. 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Imports of face masks temporarily exempt from import tariffs

Royal Thai Government News Report

Feb. 5, 2020 for a 1-year period

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports of surgical masks and face masks

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add.3, 2 April 2020

HS 6307.90.40; 6307.90.90

May 2, 2020

Export Restrictions

Export licensing requirement lifted on ethyl alcohol, cologne, hydrogen peroxide, meltblown nonwoven fabric, certain disinfectants, medical devices and equipment

Official Gazette of Turkey, Communiqué amending the Communiqué on goods subject to export licensing requirement (No. 2020/8) and Official Gazette of Turkey, Communiqué amending the Communiqué on goods subject to export licensing requirement (No. 2020/9)

May 2, 2020

Export Restrictions

Export licensing requirement lifted on certain medical supplies, including ventilators

Official Gazette of Turkey: Communiqué amending the Communiqué on Prohibited and Pre-Permitted Goods (No. 2020/8)

HS 9019.20.99.00.18, 9018.90.84.00.19, 9019.20.00.00.18, 9019.20 and 9026, 8481, 9019.20, 9027.10, 9019.20, 9018.90.60.00.00, 9018.39, 9018, 9019, and 9018.19.10.00.00.

April 11, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary import tariff rate quota for pertex fabric established

Presidential Decree No. 2394 on Import Tariff Quota on Certain Textile Products

HS 5903

April 7, 2020-Aug. 31, 2020

Export Restrictions

Lemons temporarily require an export permit

Official Gazette of Turkey Communiqué on the export of Lemons No. 2020/7)

0805.50.10.00.00

April 2, 2020

Import License

Imports of Covid-19 testing kits require permission

Official Gazette of Turkey Communique on the import of medical test kits

HS 3002.15; 3822.00

March 26, 2020

Export Restrictions

Permission to export certain medical equipment and devices temporarily required

Official Gazette of Turey No. 2929/6

HS 90

March 25, 2020

Impor Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on ethyl alcohol; temporary elimination of additional customs duties on breathing machines and medical masks, due to the COVID-19 pandemic ()

Notification by the Permanent Delegation of Turkey to the WTO

HS 2207.20.00; 6307.90.98; 9019.20.00

March 18, 2020

Export Restrictions

Export licenses temporarily required for ethyl alcohol, cologne, disinfectants, hydrogen peroxide, and meltblown nonwoven fabric

Official Gazette of Turkey Communique No. 2020/5

May 12, 2020

Standards

Adoption of standards for various face masks

Law WTO Notification G/TBT/N/UGA/1210, WTO Notification G/TBT/N/UGA/1209, WTO Notification G/TBT/N/UGA/1208

HS No.

April 9, 2020-July 1, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary restriction on exports of buckwheat and buckwheat grain

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.3, 15 April 2020

HS 1008.10.00; 1104.29.17

March 21, 2020

Import Tariffs

Import tariffs and VAT on medicine, medical goods, and medical devices temporary eliminated

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 224 (20 March 2020)

HS Chapters 22; 28; 29; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40;42; 48; 61; 62; 63; 65; 70; 84; 85; 90; 94

March 14, 2020-June 1, 2020; lifted May 15, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary restrictions on exports of personal protective equipment, respirators, and ethyl alcohol

WTO document G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.2, 31 March 2020; termination notified to WTO, WTO document G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.4, 19 May 2020

HS 3926.20.00; 6210.10.92; 6210.10.98; 4015.11.00; 4015.19.00; 6307.90.98; 9004.90.10; 9004.90.90; 9020.00.00; 2207

May 4, 2020

Documentary Requirements; Standards and Labeling

Various measures for consignments of animals, agricultural products, and foods including adoption of electronic certificates, suspension of certificate requirements, and/or extending validity period of certificates; suspension of certain labeling requirements; etc.

WTO Notifications G/SPS/GEN/1774, G/TBT/GEN/294

April 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import duty and VAT on imports of certain medical supplies, equipment and protective garments

Guidance issued by HM Revenue & Customs

April 23, 2020

Export Restrictions

Export ban on 33 medicines issued to prevent any medicine shortages following the Coronavirus outbreak

Guidance issued by HM Revenue & Customs

April 9, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary ban on exports, including parallel exports, of certain pharmaceuticals, with some exceptions

https://www.gov.uk/government/ publications/medicines-that- cannot-be-parallel- exported-from-the-uk

HS 2501; 2530; 2827; 2835; 2907; 2922; 2923; 2924; 2933; 2934; 2935; 2936; 2937; 2939; 2941; 2942; 3001; 3002; 3003; 3004; 3104

March 27, 2020-July 31, 2020

Import Tariffs and Taxes

Import tariffs and VAT temporarily eliminated on medical supplies, equipment, and protective personal equipment

HMS Customs Guidance

HS Chapters 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 56; 61; 62; 63; 65; 84; 90)

Oct. 26, 2020

Miscellaneous

Updates various temporary measures adopted in response to Covid-19

WTO Notification G/TFA/N/USA/1/Rev.1

April 7, 2020-Aug. 10, 2020, extended to Dec. 31, 2020

Export Restriction

Export authorizations temporarily required for specified products

Exemptions noted in FEMA, “Prioritization and Allocation of Certain Scarce or Threatened Health and Medical Resources for Domestic Use; Exemptions” Published 21 April 2020 in 85 FR 22021.; extension WTO Notification G/MA/QR/N/USA/4/Add.2

HS 3926; 4015; 6116; 6216; 6307; 9020

April 22, 2020

Import Tariffs

Importers suffering significant financial hardship may postpone payment of duties, taxes, and fees for 90 days, subject to conditions

85 FR 22349, 22349-22352

April 13, 2020-May 16, 2020; extended through July 18, 2020

Documentary Requirements

APHIS temporarily accepts most import documents, including veterinary certificates, through the Automated Commercial Environment, with the exception of high-risk products, which must be accompanied by hard copies

APHIS Bulletin of April 4, 2020; extension notice

April 7, 2020-Aug. 10, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary allocation for domestic use of certain personal protective equipment

Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (44 CFR Part 328): Prioritization and Allocation of Certain Scarce or Threatened Health and Medical Resources to Domestic Use, Federal Register/Vol. 85, No. 70 FR No. 20195 (10 April 2020).

March 27, 2020

Documentary Requirements

APHIS temporarily accepts electronic versions of most phytosanitary certificates submitted through the Automated Commercial Environment; APHIS allows precleared shipments to be accompanied by an email with an electronic copy of PPQ Form 293

APHIS Bulletin of March 27, 2020

Sept. 1, 2019-Sept. 1, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary exclusion from additional 25% duty on certain goods from China

Office of the United States Trade Representative, Notice of product exclusions: China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. Federal Register/Vol. 85, No. 50 FR No. 15247 (15 March 2020)

March 24, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain personal protective equipment

Resolución Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas - (24 March 2020)

NCM Chapters 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 56; 62; 63; 65; 90; 94

April 2020-December 31, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs and excise taxes on certain products

Notification by the Permanent Delegation of Uzbekistan to the WTO

HS Chapters 2; 3; 4; 7; 11; 15; 17; 19; 21; 30; 33; 34; 36; 40; 48; 56; 90; 96

Feb. 28, 2020

Export Restrictions

Temporary requirement for an export license for medical face masks

Vietnam Customs - Policies on export and import of goods, medical equipment and support tools for COVID-19 prevention and treatment

Feb. 7, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary exemption from import tariffs for certain medical devices and personal protective equipments

Ministry of Finance Decision No. 155/QD-BTD of Feb. 7, 2020

HS 38; 39; 56; 62; 63; 72;

March 30, 2020

Import Tariffs

Temporary elimination of import tariffs on ethyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, immunological products, thermometers, pyrometers, and medical equipment

Permanent Delegation of Zimbabwe to the WTO (16 April 2020) and Customs and Excise (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 (No. 101)

HS 2207.10.90; 2208.90.99; 2847.00.00; 3002.15.00; 9025.11.00; 9025.19.00; 9027.80.00