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Commission decides to extend customs and VAT waiver for imports of medical and protective equipment needed to fight the pandemic
Commission decides to extend customs and VAT waiver for imports of medical and protective equipment needed to fight the pandemic
On 19 April 2021, the Commission decided to extend the temporary waiver of customs duties and Value-Added Tax (VAT) on imports from non-EU countries of medical devices and protective equipment used in the fight against COVID-19.
The decision prolongs the customs duties and VAT relief available under the already existing exemption, which had been due to expire at the end of this month, until 31 December 2021.
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Commission proposes to exempt vital goods and services distributed by the EU in times of crisis
Commission proposes to exempt vital goods and services distributed by the EU in times of crisis
On 12 April 2021, the Commission proposed to exempt from Value-Added Tax (VAT) goods and services made available by EU bodies and agencies to Member States and citizens during times of crisis. The initiative will maximise the efficiency of EU funds used in the public interest to respond to crises, such as natural disasters and public health emergencies. It will also strengthen EU-level disaster and crisis management bodies, such as those falling under the EU’s Health Union and the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
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First phase of new EU import control system – ICS2
First phase of new EU import control system – ICS2