Non-woven fabrics for production of protective clothing serving fight against COVID-19 are exempt from import tax

Medical masks are included on the list of goods subject to import tax exemption. Illustrative photo.

Specifically, non-woven fabrics for production of protective clothing with HS codes 56.03, are included in the list of goods subject to import tax exemption for the fight against COVID-19.

On February 7, the Minister of Finance announced the list of goods subject to import tax exemption for prevention and control Covid-19.

Accordingly, the list of goods subject to import tax exemption for prevention and control of Covid-19 includes medical masks; disinfectant gel or liquid hand sanitisers; mask materials (including non-woven fabrics and antibacterial filters, elastic bands and nasal splint strips); disinfectants; protective clothing (including clothing, glasses, helmets, shoes, gloves, medical masks) and other necessary medical supplies.

The decision takes effect until the end of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Ministry of Finance also recommended that if imported goods are not used for the right purposes, the sanction for administrative violation and regulations on tax management will be applied.