EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19 / Trade

Extension of system of reliefs for medical and personal protective equipment imports

28/07/2020 (Agence Europe) – The system of reliefs from duties for imports of products needed to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been extended another three months, until 31 October (see EUROPE B12534A15). The Commission’s decision was published in the Official Journal of the EU on Monday, 27 July. These goods have been entering the EU duty-free and have been exempt from VAT since 30 January 2020. The Commission notes that this system has enabled public...