Customs Newsletter 01/2020
Customs duty and import VAT exemptions and other measures in the movement of goods resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 continues to have an overwhelming impact on the entire global economy and everyday life. Many goods that were previously plentifully available are currently in short supply. This includes urgently needed medical equipment. The European Commission has now decided to offer relief from customs duty and import VAT for these goods. In addition, other measures have been introduced which are intended to promote the movement of goods, as a whole.