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International Trade Covid-19 Developments
The following table highlights new developments in U.S. and foreign import and export regulations and guidance related to the coronavirus pandemic. The requirements listed below may be amended, extended, or terminated with little or no notice. Entries may not be exhaustive for each country.
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Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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) |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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) |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
June 19, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
Temporary suspension of requirement for a product composition declaration for certain textiles and footwear |
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 |
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 |
NCM 9019.20.10 | |
March 19, 2020 |
Import License |
Medical equipment and PPE temporarily do not require a nonautomatic import license |
NCM Chapters 22; 38; 62; 63; 65; 90 |
Eurasian Economic Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
April 10, 2020 |
Import Tariffs and Taxes |
Temporary elimination of import tariffs and VAT on personal protective equipment, respirators, raw material for medical masks |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
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 |
Eurasian Economic Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
April 1, 20202 |
Export Restrictions |
Temporary restriction on exports of certain pharmaceuticals |
HS codes 1008.10.00; 1103.19.90; 1104.29.30; 1904.90.80; 0703.10.11; 0703.10.19; 0703.20.00 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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. |
HS 22; 28; 29; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 62; 63; 70; 90 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
Mar. 24, 2020 |
Standards and Labeling |
Establishes requirements for alcohol-based hand sanitizers |
ICS71.100.70 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
Sept. 15, 2020 |
Miscellaneous |
Brazil releases ad hoc report on Covid-19 measures taken in the agricultural sector | ||
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 | ||
July 22, 2020 |
Labelining Requirements |
Temporary exceptions to labeling and packaging requirements for Covid-19 related medications | ||
June 22, 2020 |
Standards |
Amends conformity assessment procedures established in Ordinance No. 111 of Mar. 27, 2020 | ||
June 19, 2020 |
Standards |
Establishes requirements to limit spread of Covid-19 in meats and meat products | ||
May 26, 2020 |
Standards |
Temporary exceptions to technical requirements for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals | ||
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 |
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
March 26, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Council of Ministers Decision 159/2020 of 8 March 2020 amended to change export prohibition to export authorization requirement | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
May 5, 2020, until further notice |
Import Tariffs |
Import duties temporarily waived on specified medical supplies, personal protective equipment, and disinfectants |
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 | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
HS 1001 | |
April 18, 2020 |
Taxes |
Extension of timeframe to pay VAT and other taxes | ||
April 1, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero de Chile establishes electronic verification portal for certification of phytosanitary certificates | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
Sept. 11, 2020 |
Import Restriction |
Establishes testing requirements for imported cold chain foods | ||
July 13, 2020 |
Standards |
Extension of transition period to July 1, 2021 for new standards for respirators | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
Feb. 28, 2020-Feb. 27, 2021 |
Import Tariffs |
Specified goods imported from the U.S. temporarily exempt from 10% ad valorem tariff increase | ||
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 | ||
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) |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
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 |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
European Union measures also apply.
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
April 20, 2020 |
Price Controls |
Maximum prices for certain personal protective equipment established | ||
March 17, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports on medical products intended only for the Czech market prohibited | ||
March 3, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of certain respiratory masks temporarily banned |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
June 26, 2020 |
Standards |
Establishes process for mandatory sanitary notification for certain cosmetics containing alcohol and household hygiene products | ||
April 15, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
AGROCALIDAD establishes electronic certificate verification platform for phytosanitary certificates | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
June 16, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
Establishes an online portal to confirm validity of phytosanitary certificates | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
Oct. 29, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
El Salvador establishes technical requirements for electron signature accreditation | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 |
Miscellaneous |
El Salvador issues ad hoc report on Covid-19 measures taken in the agricultural sector | ||
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
March 30, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Temporary export ban on certain pharmaceutical products |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
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. | ||
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 |
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) |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
HS 38; 39; 40; 62; 63; 35; 90; |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
April 1, 2020 |
Import Tariffs, Taxes |
Temporary elimination of import tariffs and VAT for donated imports | ||
MArch 31, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Temporary export ban on dried red beans |
HS 0713.33.40 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
April 9, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of antibiotics and narcotic analgesics and hypnotics temporarily banned | ||
April 3, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of propofol pharmaceutical products temporarily banned | ||
March 24, 20202 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of hydroxychloroquine-sulphate and pharmaceutical drugs containing it temporarily banned |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
July 8, 2020 |
Miscellaneous |
Report on various Covid-19 related measures taken by Israel | ||
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 |
HS Nos. 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 62; 63; 84; 90 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
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. |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
April 8, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of all food products temporarily banned |
Eurasian Economic Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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. |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
June 15, 2020 |
Standards |
Postponement of adoption of regulations for imported foodstuffs | ||
April 22, 2020 |
Standards |
Adoption of standards for particle filters for use as components in certain personal protective equipment | ||
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 | ||
April 14, 2020 |
Standards |
Requirements for medical device labels established |
Eurasian Economic Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
European Union measures also apply.
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
HS 6307.90.40; 6307.90.90 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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) |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
April 30, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
A copy of the veterinary health certificate may temporarily be filed electronically, with conditions |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
March 26, 2020 |
Import Tariffs |
Temporary elimination of import duties on ethyl alcohol for use in antiseptic products |
HS 2207.10.00 | |
March 11, 2020-May 16, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of masks, gloves, and disinfectants temporarily banned |
HS 6307.90; 4818.90; 4015.11; 4015.19; 3808 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
July 1, 2020 |
Standards |
Establishes requirements for reuseable protective masks for nonmedical use | ||
March 30, 2020-June 15, 2020 |
Import Tariffs |
Tariffs on imports of hard wheat, lentils, chickpeas, fava beans, and normal beans temporarily suspended | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
June 8, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of hemodialysis concentrates and hemofiltration fluids require notification | ||
June 5, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of rivaroxaban, edoxaban, Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, rasburicase and lacosamide require notification. | ||
May 11, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of Midazolam, Salmeterol, Olodaterol, Olodaterol og tiotropiumbromid, Formoterol og budesonid, Formoterol og beklometason, and Ciklesonid require notification | ||
April 30, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of misoprostol and mifepristone require notification | ||
April 21, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of medications for obstructive pulmonary disease require notification | ||
April 2, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of certain antiglaucoma drugs require notification | ||
March 30, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of azithromycin require notification to the Norwegian Medicines Agency | ||
March 30, 2020 |
Export License |
Export licenses temporarily required for personal protective equipment |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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) |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
July 1, 2020, for a period of 3 months |
Import Tariffs |
Imports of oxygen gas and oxygen cylinders temporarily exempt from customs duties |
HS 7311.0090 | |
June 22, 2020 |
Import Tariffs |
Imports of remdesivir temporarily exempt from import customs duties | ||
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 |
HS 1001 | |
April 9, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Temporary ban on exports of antimalarial drugs | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
July 28, 2020 |
General |
Compilation of agricultural and food product measures taken in response to Covid-19 | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
Aug. 20, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
Peruvian National Fisheries Health Agency (SANIPES) now issues health certificates with digital signatures for hydrobiological products are resources | ||
July 15, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
Allows online verification for various certificates for foods and beverages | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
July 8, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
Extends BAI Issuance 5, 6, 10, 15 and 22 to Dec. 31, 2020 | ||
May 5, 2020 |
Import Tariffs |
Temporary increase of import tariffs (from zero to 10%) on crude petroleum oil and refined petroleum products |
HS 2709; 2710; 2711 | |
April 30, 2020 |
Documentary Requirements |
Previous memoranda circulars Nos. 5, 6, 10, and 15 extended to May 30, 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 | ||
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 | ||
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) |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
HS No. |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Eurasian Economic Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
March 2, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Exports of certain medical devices and medical products temporarily banned |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
January 31, 2020 |
Import License |
Importers of certain medical devices temporarily do not require an import license; notification of import is still required |
HS 1206.00.99; 1512.11.91; 1703.90.00; 1005.90.00 |
European Union measures also apply.
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
April 16, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Wine exports are temporarily banned | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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) |
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENDADINES
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
European Union measures also apply.
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
Oct. 8, 2020 |
Miscellaneous |
Switzerland releases ad hoc report on Covid-19 measures | ||
Sept. 1, 2020 |
Miscellaneous |
Switzerland releases ad hoc report on Covid-19 measures taken in the agricultural sector | ||
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 |
HS 30; 39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 63; 90 | |
March 23, 2020 |
Import Tariffs |
Import tariff quota for potatoes temporarily increased |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 | ||
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 | ||
May 3, 2020 |
Standards |
Temporary alteration to conformity assessment procedure for imported industrial products | ||
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 | ||
May 3, 2020 |
Import Restriction |
Allows for electronic certification to import hazardous substances | ||
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 | ||
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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. |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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. |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
HS Chapters 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 56; 61; 62; 63; 65; 84; 90) |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
Oct. 26, 2020 |
Miscellaneous |
Updates various temporary measures adopted in response to Covid-19 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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) |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
Feb. 28, 2020 |
Export Restrictions |
Temporary requirement for an export license for medical face masks | ||
Feb. 7, 2020 |
Import Tariffs |
Temporary exemption from import tariffs for certain medical devices and personal protective equipments |
HS 38; 39; 56; 62; 63; 72; |
Date |
Topic |
Summary |
Bill/Order No. (if available) |
HS No. (if available) |
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 |