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29 March  2022 
 
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Committee on Market Access    
 
SUMMARY OF EXPORT RESTRICTIONS AND  
TRADE EASING  MEASURES  RELATING TO THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC  
REPORT BY THE SECRETARIAT1 
Revision  
1  INTRODUCTION  
1. At its meeting of 11 October  2021, the Committee requested the Secretariat to prepare a  
second  revision of the report  summariz ing the export restrictions and  trade easing2 measures 
adopted by Members in relation to the COVID -19 pandemic .  
2. This report compile s and summarize s the relevant information on export prohibitions and 
restrictions that have been notified by Members under the 2012 Decision on Notification Procedures 
for Quantitative Restrictions3 (QR Decision), the communications notified by Members to the 
Committee w ith information on trade  easing  measures, as well as other measures by WTO Members 
collected as part of the WTO's Trade Monitoring Exercise and listed in the " COVID -19: Measures 
affecting trade in goods "4.  
3. This revision  takes account of all available inf ormation as of 25 March  2022. Annexes 1 and 2 
provide an overview of the main elements in the export restrictions and prohibitions and the trade 
easing  measures, respectively. In addition, the complete list of notifications and communications to 
the Commit tee that have been analysed  in this report is contained in document G/MA/W/157/Rev. 4. 
2  EXPORT PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS  
4. As of 25 March  2022, a total of 98 measures that prohibit or restrict exports as a result of the 
COVID -19 pandemic have been adopted by Members , which have either been formally notified as a 
quantitative restriction or recorded by the WTO's Trade Monitoring Exercise . Of these, 6 8 measures 
have been notified by 3 5 Members5 to the Committee on Market Access  under the QR Decision . 
According to the Trade Monitoring Exercise, 30 additional measures have been introduced by 
19 Members . To the date of this report, these measures have not been notified under the 
QR Decision.  
5. Annex 1 provides an overview of the various elements of such export prohibitions and 
restrictions. With a view to facilitating the analysis of these measures and to allow for their 
comparison, some elements we re standardized (e.g.  the type of measure, covered products, WTO 
justification, etc.). For the purpose of this report, a measure is counted individually whenever it can 
be clearly distinguished from another measure (e.g., if there are two clearly separate national legal 
instruments). Any extension, modification or termination of the original measure has not been 
accounted for as a new measure. QR notifications have a structured  format and hence information 
coming from them is comparable in most cases. This is slightly less so in the case of information 
 
1 This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own responsibility and is without prejudice 
to the positions of Members or to their rights and obligations under the WTO Agreement.  
2 The term "easing" has  been used in this report with a view to distinguish trade facilitating measures  
from th ose measures under the purview of the Trade Facilitation Agreement . 
3 G/L/59/Rev.1.  
4 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/covid19_e/trade_related_goods_measure_e.htm   
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  from the Trade Monitoring Exercise and hence  the definition of measures coming from that source 
might vary in terms of their scope  as well as information on modifications and extensions.  
2.1  Types of measures  
6. The majority of the 98 export restrictive measures that have been introduced by Members in 
response to COVID -19 have taken the form of full bans and prohibitions (3 6%), followed by export 
restrictions in the form of non -automatic export licenses ( 18%) and con ditional prohibitions ( 15%)6. 
Export restrictions mentioned in the context of the Trade Monitoring Exercise, for which there are 
no standardized categories of measures , account for 29% of total measures. Two measure s take the 
form of a global quota on exports. See Chart 1.  
Chart 1 . Export Prohibitions or Restrictions in Response to COVID -19, by Type of 
Measure (Percentage)  
 
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
2.2  Timeline of date of introduction of the measures  
7. The vast majority of measures prohibiting and restricting export s have been introduced by 
Members between January  and April 2020 ( 67 out of 98 measures) , which coincides with the 
declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization (11 March 2020) and the consequent 
lockdowns and other health measures imposed by Members in response to COVID -19. It would 
appear that only 14 new export restricting measures were introduced since July 2020. Ten measures 
either do not contain information on entry into force or have several dates on when the measures 
began. See Chart  2. 
 
6 The types of measures are based on list provided in Annex 2 of the QR Decision  G/L/59/Rev.1 . See 
Annex 3.  
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  Chart 2 . Export Prohibitions or Restrictions in Response to COVID -19, Timeline of Date 
of Introduction of the Measures  
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
2.3  Duration of measures  
8. A large proportion of the export restricting measures that have been adopted by Members do 
not provide complete information about  their duration. Of the 98 measures in the dataset, 33 have 
no indication of the planned duration or  the concerned Member has n ot submitted  a subsequent 
communication confirming that the measure had expired or had been terminated. For the 
65 measures where information is available, the majority of the restrictions were in place for less 
than 90 days (i.e. less than three  months), followed by 1 6 measures that were in place for in 
between 181 and 270 days. See Chart 3.  
Chart 3 . Export Prohibitions or Restrictions in Response to COVID -19, By Duration of the 
Measures  
 
 
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
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  2.4  Timeline of number of measures  in force , by date  
9. Based on the information on the date of introduction of the measures (Section 2.2) and their 
duration (Section 2.3), it is possible to track the number of measures that were in force for a 
particular date and their evolution. The a vailab le information suggests that, at the peak of the 
pandemic at the end of April  2020, 71 export restricting measures  were in place, which was followed 
by a steady reduction. As of February  2022, almost two years after the peak was reached, 32 export 
restrict ing measures  appear to continue to be in force. See  Chart  4.  
Chart 4 . Export Prohibitions or Restrictions in Response to COVID -19, Current Status of 
the Measures  
 
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
2.5  Covered p roducts  
10. Considering the type of products covered by the measures, a slight change throughout the 
pandemic can be noticed.  The COVID -19 pandemic  has not been cited any more as a reason for 
restrictions on food items in 2022  and measures on personal protective equipment and sanitizers 
and disinfectants  seem t o play a smaller role at this stage. However,  some products  - such as  
pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, other medical supplie s, COVID -19 test kits and 
vaccines - appear to be as restricted as they were during the first six months of 2020 . This seems 
to suggest that global shortages in these products still persist.  
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  Chart 5 . Export Prohibitions or Restrictions in Response to COVID -19, By Covered 
Products  
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
2.6  WTO j ustifications cited  
11. For export restrictions and prohibitions that have been notified under the QR Decision, 
Members have provided information regarding their justification under WTO rules. The introduction 
of almost half of the 98 notified QR measures have been justified by M embers under  Article  XI:2(a) 
and Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994, which relate respectively to export prohibitions or restrictions 
temporarily applied to prevent or relieve critical shortages of foodstuffs or other products essential 
to the exporting party,  and measures necessary to protect human, plant or animal health. Members 
cited exclusively Article  XI:2(a) of the GATT 1994 for 16% of the measures. Other policy objectives  
were mentioned  for the remaining cases , including  the protection of human life or health or the 
protection of essential security interests , without the reference to a specific WTO provision, or no 
justification at all  was provided . No information in this respect is available for the 30 measures taken 
from the Trade Monitoring Exercise. See Chart  6. 
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  Chart 6 . Export Prohibitions or Restrictions in Response to COVID -19, By WTO 
Justification Cited  
 
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
2.7  Current status of the measures  
12. Based on information available, a slight reduction of measures in force  can be seen in 
March  2022 when compared to the situation in October 2021  when the previous version of this report 
was issued . However,  a third of the export prohibitions and restrictions ( 33%), both notified as QRs 
and those in the Trade Monitoring Exercise, continue to be in force by 25 March  2022. The remaining 
measures have either expired as initially indicated (3 9%) or the Member submitted a notification 
informing other Members that the m easure had been terminated (2 8%). See Chart 7.  
Chart 7 Export Prohibitions or Restrictions in Response to COVID -19, Current Status of 
the Measures  
 
 
 
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
3  OVERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH TRADE EASING  MEASURES  
13. Annex 2 provides a summa ry of the contents of all communications with trade easing  
measures introduced by Members in response to COVID -19 that have been submitted to the 
Committee on Market Access, as well as the trade easing  measures collected in the context of the 
GATT Article 
XI:2(a) & XX(b)
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XI:2(a)
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Protection of 
human life or 
health and 
essential security 
interests, inter 
alia
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human life or 
health, inter alia
9%GATT Article 
XX(b)
6%Not available
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Article XX
7%GATT Article XX(i)
3%GATT Article 
XI:2(a) & 
XXI(b)(iii)
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Termination 
notified
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33%Expired
39%Termination 
notified
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In force
41%Expired 
30%October 2021
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  Trade Monitor ing Exercise.  Unlike the export prohibitions and restrictions described in Section  2, 
which were submitted pursuant to the notification requirement under the QR Decision, these 
communications have been submitted voluntarily by Members for transparency  purposes .  
14. As of 25 March  2022, a total of 2 6 communications with 41 trade easing  measures have been 
notified to the Committee on Market Access by 14 Members , which is two additional communications 
since the previous version of this report in October  2021. With a view to facilitating the analysis , 
and where the information available allows , some of the elements contained in the communications 
have been standardized  for the purpose of comparison (e.g. the types of measures). Additional 
informati on compiled by the Secretariat in the context of the Trade Monitoring Exercise7 contains 
another 128 trade easing  measures. Of these, 19 measures have been notified to other WTO 
committees, such as the Trade Facilitation Committee (14 measures), the Commi ttee on 
Anti-Dumping Practices (two measures), the Committee on Import Licensing (one measure) and the 
Technical Barriers to Trade Committee (one measure).  
3.1  Type s of measure s 
15. Tax-related measures that sought to reduce the price of critical imports, thereby increasing 
their affordability and availability , account for  slightly more than three quarters of the trade easing  
measures . For example, more than 50% of these measures reduced, eliminated, suspended or 
waived the payment of customs duties (tariff s) on the importation of products that were considered 
to be "essential " to combat the COVID -19 pandemic (5 4.6%). In addition, several Members 
eliminated, suspended, or waived the payment of other taxes and/or duties, such as the value added 
tax, on these "essential " products (14.8%). With a view to providing liquidity to importers, some 
Members also decided to defer the payment of tariffs and other taxes on all imported products ( 6% 
of the measures).  
16. Beyond the tax -related measures, approximately 20% of t he trade easing  measures sought 
to simplify or ease customs procedures, for example through the introduction of simplified or 
expedited customs clearance procedures (5.5%), e.g. the establishment of green channels to 
prioritize the importation of critical products, and the simplification or elimination of certain 
procedures (14. 8%). Finally, approximately 4.4% of the measures would fall under other categories, 
such as the establishment of special procedures for the importation of donations (relief goods) or  
the commitment to refrain from imposing export prohibitions or restrictions on "essential " goods. 
See Chart 8.  
Chart 8 . COVID -19 Trade Easing  Measures, by types of measures  
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
 
7 The COVID -19 section of the WTO webpage includes a sub -section entitled "COVID -19: Measures 
affecting trade in goods". See 
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/covid19_e/trade_related_goods_measure_e.htm . 
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  3.2  Duration of measures  
17. The majority of trade easing  measures seem to be temporary in nature .  It should however 
be noted that in 82 cases  the information on the intended duration of the measure is either 
incomplete or unavailable. For those measures where Members did provide inf ormation, the majority 
seem to have been in place between 180 and 365 days (i.e. between six months and one year), 
followed by measures that lasted up two six months and some measures with a longer duration. The 
measure with the shortest duration was in pl ace for only nine days, while the one with the longest 
duration is expected to be in place for 987  days. It is also worth mentioning that some of the 
measures were described as "permanent" trade easing  measures to promote trade in "essential " 
products to c ombat the COVID -19 pandemic. See  Chart 9.  
Chart 9 . COVID -19 Trade Easing  Measures, by Duration of the M easures  
 
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
3.3  Covered  products  
18. The main categories of products covered by the trade easing  measures appear to be similar 
in nature  to those products that were subject to the export prohibitions and restrictions analysed in 
Section 2. Forty -seven  Members adopted measures to simplify the importation of PPE, which includes 
the categories of face and eye protection (e.g.  facemasks, face shields and protective goggles), 
protective garments, and gloves. They are followed by measures relating to different types of 
sanitizers and disinfectants, including different types of alcohol used in the preparation of these 
products.  Interestingly, one Member used the WTO’s indicative list of COVID -19 vaccine inputs8 to 
define 14 goods eligible for tariff suspension.  See Chart 10.  
 
8 https:// www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/covid19_e/vaccine_inputs_report_e.pdf   
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  Chart 10 COVID -19 Trade Easing  Measures, by types of products (No. of Members)  
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat.  
3.4  Current status  
19. Based on information available, 4 1% of the trade easing  measures seem to have expired while 
15% of them remain in force as of the date of this report. However, there  is no information on the 
current status for almost 50% of the measures in the dataset . See Chart 11.  
Chart 11 . COVID -19 Trade Easing  Measures, by current status of the measures  
 
 
 
Source:  WTO Secretariat . 
 
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EXPORT PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS  RELATING TO THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC  
Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on  
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification 
cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current  status2 
Albania  CP-X 08.03.2020  485 − Face and eye protection  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Toilet paper  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified: 
G/MA/QR/N/ALB/1/Add. 2: QR 1  
Argentina  NAL-X 28.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/ARG/2: QR 19  
NAL-X 20.03.2020  132 − Medical devices and equipment  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/ARG/2: QR 19  
NA 19.04.2021  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 NA 29.04.2021 Unspecified  − Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Australia  CP-X 18.03.2020  256 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/AUS/4/Add.1  
G/MA/QR/N/AUS/4/Add.2  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/AUS/4/Add.3: QR 1  
 CP-X 08.01.2022 Unspecified  − COVID -19 Test kits  
 Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/AUS/5/Add.3: QR 1  
Bahrain, 
Kingdom of  P-X,  
NAL-X 25.02.2020  406 − Face and eye protection  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1/Add.2  
Bangladesh  P-X 12.03.2020  21 − Face and eye protection  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Termination notified : 
G/MA/QR/N/BGD/1: QR 1 -2 
Brazil  CP-X 24.04.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add/2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add.2: QR 1  
NAL-X 18.03.2020  Unspecified  − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add/2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add.2: QR 2  
NAL-X 20.03.2020  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add/2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add.2: QR 3  
 
1 This Annex is in English only.  
2 "In force according to" indicates that either no termination date has been given, or it hasn't been reached yet.  "Expired according to" indicates that the measure is 
terminated according to the end date that was provided in the notification or based on information available in the Trade Mon itoring Exercise . "Termination notified" indicates that a 
notification notified the termination of th e measure.   
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type First 
introduced 
on  
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification 
cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current  status2 
 NA 06.02.2021  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  
− Vaccines  NA  In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Cambodia  NA 05.04.2020  45 − Foodstuffs  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
NA 30.03.2020  77 − COVID -19 Test kits  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring  
Colombia  CP-X 23.03.2020  184 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Soap 
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/COL/1: QR 1  
CP-X 23.03.2020  184 − Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/COL/1: QR 2  
Côte d'Ivoire  NA Unspecified  Unspecified  − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring  
Costa Rica  NAL-X 10.04.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/CRI/3/Add.2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/CRI/4: QR 18  
Ecuador  P-X 11.03.2020  404 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves3 
− Pharmaceuticals3 
− Protective garments3 
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants3 
− Soap3 
− Other medical supplies3 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/ECU/1/Add.1: QR 1  
Egypt  P-X 28.03.2020  283 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.1  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.2  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.2: QR 1  
P-X 17.03.2020  185 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.1  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.2  
P-X 17.03.2020  184 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.1  
 Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.2  
 NA 15.07.2021  364 − Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
El Salvador  P-X 26.03.2020  280 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/SLV/1: QR 1  
European Union  
 NAL-X 15.03.2020  71 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  Protection of 
human life or 
health, inter alia  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add.2  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add.3  
 
3 According to Ecuador's notification, t his product category was prohibited for exports until 25 June 2020 only.   
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type First 
introduced 
on  
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification 
cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current  status2 
NAL-X 31.01.2021  242 − Vaccines  Protection of 
human life or 
health, inter alia  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.2  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.3  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/4  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/6  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/7  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/7: QR 1  
European Union: 
Bulgaria4 NA 10.03.2021  51 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Bulgaria4 NA 20.03.2020  55 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Cyprus4 CP-X unspecified  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Protection of 
human life or 
health, inter alia  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.5  
European Union: 
Czech Republic4 NA 02.04.2020  46 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Czech Republic4 NA 05.03.2020  46 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Estonia4 P-X unspecified  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Protection of 
human life or 
health, inter alia  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add/3: QR 2  
European Union: 
France4 P-X 11.03.2020  61 − Pharmaceuticals  Protection of 
human life or 
health, inter alia  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.5  
European Union: 
Greece4 P-X 13.04.2020  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  
− Vaccines  Protection of 
human life or 
health, inter alia  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add.3: QR 4  
European Union: 
Hungary4 P-X 11.12.2020  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Protection of 
human life or 
health, inter alia  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/5: QR 3  
European Union: 
Latvia4 NA unspecified  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Netherlands4 NA 23.03.2020  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  
− Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Romania4 NA 01.04.2020  15 − Foodstuffs  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 CP-X 23.04.2020  Unspecified  − Medical devices and equipment  
− Pharmaceuticals  Protection of 
human life or 
health, inter alia  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/5: QR 4  
European Union: 
Slovak Republic4 CP-X 16.03.2020  22 − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Other medical supplies  Protection of 
human life or 
health, inter alia  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.5  
 
4 Measure taken by this member of the European Union only.   
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- 13 - Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on  
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification 
cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current  status2 
The Gambia  P-X 31.03.2020  107 − Foodstuffs  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/GMB/1: QR1  
Georgia  CP-X 03.04.2020  Unspecified  − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2/Add.2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2/Add.2: QR 1  
Honduras  NA 30.03.2020  149 − Foodstuffs  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Hong Kong, 
China  CP-X Several 
dates in Q2 
2020 365 − Face and eye protection  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Expired according 
to:G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5: QR28  
India P-X 01.06.2020  136 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants ; Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR34  
P-X 22.06.2020  183 − Gloves  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR37  
CP-X 10.06.2020  Unspecified  − COVID -19 Test kits;  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR38  
P-X 18.08.2020  Unspecified  − Protective garments;  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR54  
P-X 16.05.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR59  
P-X 24.03.2020  133 − Medical devices and 
equipment;  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR60  
CP-X 22.06.2020  183 − Face and eye protection  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR61  
NA Several 
dates since 
January 
2020 Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals;  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Indonesia  NA 18.03.2020  104 − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Israel  NAL-X 04.05.2020  210 − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Face and eye protection  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/ISR/1/Add.1  
G/MA/QR/N/ISR/1/Add.2  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/ISR/1/Add.2: QR 1  
 
Kazakhstan  P-X 24.03.2020  190 − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2: QR9  
 P-X 11.05.2020  184 − Miscellaneous  Article XX(i) of the 
GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2: QR11  
 P-X 02.04.2020  59 − Foodstuffs  Article XX(i) of the 
GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2/Add.1: QR1   
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- 14 - Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on  
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification 
cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current  status2 
 GQ-X 02.04.2020  59 − Foodstuffs  Article XX(i) of the 
GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2/Add.1: QR2  
Korea, Rep. of  CP-X, P-X  06.03.2020  217 − Face and eye protection  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.2  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.3  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.4  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.5  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/3/Add.1  
Kyrgyz Republic  P-X 22.03.2020  184 − Foodstuffs  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.1: QR 1  
P-X 12.04.2021  185 − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Other medical supplies  
− Pharmaceuticals  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add/7: QR 1  
P-X 08.07.2021  184 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add/9: QR 1  
P-X 09.02.2022  181 − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Other medical supplies  
− Pharmaceuticals  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add/14: QR 1  
Malaysia  P-X 20.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection;  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1/Add.1: QR1  
Moldova, Rep. of  P-X 11.03.2020  173 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/MDA/1/Add.2: QR 1  
 P-X 01.03.2022  Unspecified  − Medical devices and equipment  
− Other medical supplies  
− Pharmaceuticals  Article XI:2(a) and 
XXI(b)(iii) of the 
GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/MDA/2/Add/2: QR 1  
Morocco  NA 15.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Myanmar  NA 01.05.2020  152 − Foodstuffs  NA Extension notified:  
G/AG/N/MYN/21/Add.1  Expired according to:  
G/AG/N/MYN/21/Add.1  
North Macedonia  P-X 20.03.2020  41 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/MKD/1: QR 1  
Norway  NAL-X 15.03.2020  72 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/NOR/1/Add.1: QR 1  
Oman  NA 29.02.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Pakistan  NA 24.03.2020  77 − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise   
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- 15 - Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on  
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification 
cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current  status2 
 NA 09.04.2020  168 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Paraguay  NAL-X 17.03.2020  365 − Face and eye protection  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/PRY/1/Add.1  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/PRY/1/Add.1: QR 1  
NA 05.04.2021  365 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Peru NAL-X 09.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/PER/2: QR 1  
Russian 
Federation  P-X 24/03/2020  190 − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/RUS/5: QR1  
 P-X 31/03/2020  91 − Foodstuffs  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/RUS/5: QR2  
Saudi Arabia, 
Kingdom of  P-X 04.02.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Vaccines  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/SAU/1: QR 1  
South Africa  NA 27.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Vaccines  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Sri Lanka  NA 20.03.2020  22 − Face and eye protection  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 NA 11.06.2021  Unspecified  − Medical devices and equipment  
− Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Switzerland  NAL-X 16.03.2020  97 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/CHE/3: QR 19  
Chinese Taipei  NA 24/01/2020  158 − Face and eye protection  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Thailand  P-X 26.03.2020  35 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add.3  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add.3: QR 1  
P-X 05.02.2020  731 − Face and eye protection  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add/4  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add/6  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add/6: QR 1  
Turkey  NAL-X 04.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/TUR/2/Add.2: QR 1   
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- 16 - Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on  
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification 
cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current  status2 
NAL-X 18.03.2020  Unspecified  − Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/TUR/2/Add.2  
Ukraine  NAL-X,  
P-X 14.03.2020  140 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.5  
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.6  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.6: QR 1  
NAL-X,  
P-X 25.03.2020  51 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.2  
United Kingdom  CP-X unspecified  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/GBR/1/Add.1  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/GBR/1/Add.1  : QR 1  
United States  NAL-X 07.04.2020  449 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  Protection of 
human life or 
health and 
essential security 
interests, inter alia  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/USA/4/Add.2  
G/MA/QR/N/USA/5/Add.1  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/USA/5/Add.2: QR 1  
Viet Nam  GQ-X 10.04.2020  20 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/VNM/1: QR 1  
 NA 11/03/2020  49 − Face and eye protection  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 NA 15/04/2020  20 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Zimbabwe  NA 30.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 
  
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- 17 -  
ANNEX 21 
TRADE EASING  MEASURES RELATING TO THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC  
Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
Argentina  Certain products ( e.g. medical equipment and 
personal protective equipment) eliminated from 
the list requiring non -automatic import licensing 
requirements (15 tariff lines at 8 -digit level, in 
NCM Chapters 22; 38; 62; 63; 65; 90), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  19.03.2020 Permanent  Face and eye protection  
Medical devices and equipment  
Other medical supplies  
Protective garments  
Sanitizers/Disinfectants   In force  
 Import of certain products temporary exempted 
from VAT (NCM Chapters 22; 29; 38; 39; 40; 63; 
65; 84; 90; 94), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  15.04.2020 60 Face and eye protection  
Gloves  
Medical devices and equipment  
Other medical supplies  
Protective garments  
Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
 On 21 March 2020, temporary suspension of the 
anti-dumping duties on imports of hypodermic 
syringes of plastic, disposable, sterile, with or 
without needles (NCM 90183111; 90183119) 
from China (investigation initiated on 
15 September  2009 and definitive duty imposed 
on 15 March 2011)  21.03.2020 Unspecified  Medical devices and equipment  
Other medical supplies   In force  
On 24 March 2020, temporary suspension of the 
anti-dumping duties on imports of parenteral 
solutions (NCM 30049099) from Brazil and Mexico 
(investigation initiated on 29 June 2018 and 
definitive duty imposed on 2 December 2019)  24.03.2020 Unspecified  Sanitizers/Disinfectants   In force  
Temporary authorization to exceptionally accept 
documents of origin in electronic form for 
accreditation and to determine the origin of 
imported goods, and to access tariff preferences 
that are part of preferential agreements signed by 
Argentina (LAIA, Israel, Egypt and SACU) 
Presentation of original format to Customs not 
required, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  08.04.2020 Unspecified  All products   In force  
Temporary elimination of export duties (derechos 
de exportación) on raw hides and skins, leather 
and furskins, due to the COVID -19 pandemic 
(41012000; 41015010; 41015020; 41015030; 
41019010; 41019020; 41019030; 41021000; 
41039000)  20.10.2020 72 Other products   Expired  
 
1 This Annex is in English only.   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 18 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Temporary elimination of export duties (derechos 
de exportación) on raw hides and skins, leather 
and furskins, due to the COVID -19 pandemic 
(NCM 41012000; 41015010; 41015020; 
41015030; 41019010; 41019020; 41019030; 
41021000; 41039000)  23.06.2020 60 Other products   Expired  
Temporary elimination of export licensing 
requirement on certain pharmaceutical products 
(NCM 30049069; 30049095), due to the COVID -
19 pandemic  19.04.2020 Unspecified  Sanitizers/ Disinfectants   In force  
Temporary elimination of export licensing 
requirement on oxygen and containers for 
compressed or liquified gas, of iron or steel (NCM 
28044000; 73110000), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  29.04.2021 Unspecified  Other medical supplies   In force  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products (NCM Chapters 22; 29; 30; 38; 39; 40; 
63; 65; 84; 90; 94), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from the 
statistical fee (tasa de estadística)  03.04.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Protective  garments  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants   In force  
Temporary suspension of certain customs 
processing deadlines (plazos operativos) and 
procedures, during the validity of the provisions 
of Decree No 298/2020 and its amending 
regulations (suspension of administrative 
deadlines)  30.05.2020 183 Unspecified   Expired  
Temporary suspension until 1 October 2020 of the 
requirement to submit the Sworn Declaration of 
Product Composition (Declaración Jurada de 
Composición de Productos "DJCP"), pursuant to 
Secretariat of Trade (SC) Resolution No 404/2016 
and the amendments thereto, for the products 
falling under the following MERCOSUR Common 
Nomenclature (NCM/SA) tariff headings: 
62101000; 63079010; 63079090; 65050022, due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  03.04.2020 60 - Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments  
  Expired  
Temporary waiving of export duties (60 days) 
through the sworn export declaration, for micro, 
small and medium -sized enterprises (MSME) 
registered in the MSME National Register  08.06.2020 60 Unspecified   Expired   
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- 19 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
Australia  Temporary tariff concession (elimination of 
customs duties)  
(G/MA/W/152)  01.05.2020 880 days  
(until 
30.06.2022)  Medical or hygiene products to 
combat COVID -19, including:  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap 
- Other medical supplies (viral 
transport media)  On 29.07.2020, the 
measures were 
extended until 
31.12.2020  
(G/MA/W/152/Add.1)  
 
On 14.12.2020, the 
measure was extended 
until 30.06.2021  
(G/MA/W/165)  
 
On 01.07.2020, the 
measure was extended 
until 30.06.2022  
(G/MA/W/165/Add.1)  In force  
 Refunds for customs duties paid on prescribed 
goods imported from 01.02.2020  
(G/MA/W/152)  01.05.2020 244 days  Medical or hygiene products to 
combat COVID -19, including:  
- -Face and eye protection  
- -Gloves  
- -Protective garments  
- -Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- -Soap 
- -Other medical supplies (viral 
transport media)   Expired  
Bangladesh  Elimination of MFN applied duties (G/MA/W/156)  
Elimination of other taxes, including the 
regulatory duty (RD), supplementary duty (SD), 
value added tax (VAT), advanced tax (AT) and 
advanced income tax (AIT) (G/MA/W/156)  
Special conditions to benefit from these 
eliminations were added on 30.06.2020 
(G/MA/W/159). For example, an importer must be 
an Import Registration Certificate (IRC) holder of 
the pharmaceutical industry or IRC holder of the 
medical  instruments manufacture.  22.03.2020 192 days  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
 
List of covered products extended 
on 30.06.2020 to include:  
- parts of Face and eye protection 
(e.g. filaments, fabrics, ear 
bands for masks, etc.)  
- Medical devices and equipment.  
(G/MA/W/159)  On 30.06.2020, the 
measures were 
extended until 
30.09.2020  
(G/MA/W/159)  Expired  
 Extension of the usance period for imports of: (i) 
life saving products; (ii) agricultural implements 
and chemical fertilizers; and (iii) inputs imported 
by industries Bill of entry submission period 
extended from 120 days to 180 days, due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  01.03.2020 90 Unspecified   Expired  
Bolivia  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
pharmaceutical products, protective equipment 
and medical supplies (HS Chapters 17; 22; 25; 
28; 29; 30; 35; 38; 40; 48; 61; 62; 65; 73; 90), 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  29.04.2020 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Foodstuffs  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
vaccines essential in combatting COVID -19 01.01.2021 364 Vaccines   Expired   
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- 20 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on wheat 
and meslin (HS 1001), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  08.04.2020 730 - Foodstuffs   In force  
Brazil  On 26 March 2020 temporary suspension of the 
anti-dumping duties on vacuum plastic tubes for 
blood collection imported from Germany, the 
United Kingdom and the United States; and on 
and syringes imported from China (NCM 
38220090; 39269040; 90183999; 90183111; 
90183119), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  26.03.2020 188 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Other medical  supplies  
- Protective garments   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import licensing 
requirements on certain products (dispensa de 
licenciamento de anuência da Subsecretaria de 
Operaçðes de Comércio  Exterior "SUEXT") used in 
the treatment of COVID -19 (NCM 39211390; 
55032010; 62101000; 90189010)  20.03.2020 Unspecified  Protective garments  
  Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import licensing 
requirements on certain products (e .g. vacuum 
plastic tubes for blood collection and syringes) 
(NCM 38220090; 39269040; 90183999; 
90183111; 90183119), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  23.03.2020 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Other medical  supplies  
  Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment (NCM Chapters 17; 
22; 25; 28; 29; 30; 33; 34; 37; 38; 39; 40; 48; 
55; 56; 59; 61; 62; 63; 65; 70; 72; 73; 76; 84; 
85; 87; 90; 94), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  18.03.2020 196 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap 
- Vaccines   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of the IPI (Imposto sobre 
Produtos Industrializados) internal industrial tax 
on certain products (NCM 22072019; 38089411; 
38089419; 38089429; 39262000; 39269040; 
39269090; 39269090; 40151900; 73262000; 
90049020; 90049090; 90181980; 90183923; 
90183999; 901920; 90200090; 90251110), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.03.2020 213 - Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
 Temporary exemption from the requirement of 
inexistence of national production for the import 
of used pulmonary ventilators, vital signs 
monitors, infusion pumps, oximeters and 
capnographs and stretchers for the transport of 
patients, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  11.05.2020 Unspecified  Medical devices and equipment   Unspecified  
Canada  Waiver of tariffs on goods imported by or on 
behalf of public health agencies, hospitals and 
testing sites, and first response organizations 
(G/MA/W/145)  16.03.2020  Unspecified  All products imported by covered 
entities, including:  
- Essential medical supplies 
(undefined)  
- Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments  Confirmed continuatio n 
of the measure on 
11.05.2020 
(G/MA/W/153)  In force   
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- 21 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Waiver of sales tax on goods imported by or on 
behalf of public health agencies, hospitals and 
testing sites, and first response organizations 
(G/MA/W/145)  
 16.03.2020  Unspecified  All products imported by covered 
entities, including:  
- Essential medical supplies 
(undefined)  
- Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments   In force  
 Expedited customs clearance procedures, where 
possible  
(G/MA/W/145)  16.03.2020  Unspecified  All products imported by covered 
entities, including:  
- Essential medical supplies 
(undefined)  
- Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments   In force  
 Deferral of payment of import duties and the 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) for March, April, 
and May to 30 June 2020. (G/MA/W/145)  27.03.2020  95 days  All products   Expired  
 Waiver of customs duties  
(G/MA/W/153)  05.05.2020  Unspecified  Specified medical supplies, 
including:  
- COVID -19 test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical consumables  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap 
- Other medical supplies  
 
(Canada's list was based on the 
WCO-WHO indicative list plus 
classification guidance by the 
Canada Border Services Agency)   In force  
Chad Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products (HS Chapters 10; 11; 15; 19; 22; 25; 
28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 63; 73; 84; 
90), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  24.04.2020 251 COVID -19 Test kits  
Face and eye protection  
Gloves  
Medical devices and equipment  
Protective garments  
Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
Soap  Expired  
Chile Non-requirement of certain documents to 
facilitate imports & exports; non imposition of 
fines for modification of customs documents 
(G/MA/W/148)  11.02.2020  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
Simplification of customs procedures and 
postponement of certain deadlines (G/MA/W/148)  18.03.2020  Unspecified  All products  Supplemented on 
26.03.2020 
(G/MA/W/148)  
 
Amended on 
01.04.2020 
(G/MA/W/148/Add.1)  Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 22 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Priority for the importation of and donation of 
inputs critical for the management, diagnosis and 
treatment of COVID -19 
(G/MA/W/148)  26.03.2020  Unspecified  
 Products declared as critical inputs 
by the Health Authority  Supplemented on 
08.04.2020 
(G/MA/W/148)  Unspecified  
 
 
 Established procedures for donated goods in a 
state of emergency (relief goods) 
(G/MA/W/148/Add.1)  13.04.2020  Unspecified  
 All products   Unspecified  
 Temporary deferral of VAT payment on imports 
for SMEs, under certain conditions, due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  17.04.2020 Unspecified  Face and eye protection   Unspecified  
China  A total of 9 facilitation measures regarding 3 
categories of agricultural administrative approval 
(license renewal, simplification of approval 
procedure, and optimization of approval process)  12.02.2020 Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Actively guiding and encouraging enterprises to 
apply for import and export licenses in a 
paperless way; further simplifying the materials 
required for the paperless application for import 
and export licenses; optimizing the application 
and updating processes of electronic keys, and 
encouraging enterprises to apply for and updating 
electronic keys online  06.02.2020 Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Announcement by the Ministry of Commerce, the 
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, 
the National Health Commission and the National 
Medical Products Administration on publication of 
the List of COVID -19 vaccines for exportation In 
order to ensur e the smooth exportation of COVID -
19 vaccines and support international cooperation 
on fighting the epidemic, the COVID -19 vaccines 
approved or conditionally approved by the 
National Medical Products Administration "NMPA" 
are hereby included in the "List o f COVID -19 
Vaccines for  Unspecified  Unspecified  Vaccines   Unspecified  
Exportation (developed and manufactured by 
Chinese enterprises) The list will be dynamically 
adjusted in due course according to NMPA 
marketing authorizations       
Trade facilitation measures through the holding of 
the 127th Canton International Fair online, due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  15.06.2020 9 Unspecified   Expired  
Colombia  Elimination of MFN customs duties (G/MA/W/146)  16.03.2020 and 
22.03.2020  190 days  
(until 
22.09.2020)  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical consumables  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  Expired   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 23 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
    - Other products (including 
chemical products, inputs for 
water sanitation and certain 
aviation devices)    
Elimination of MFN customs duties 
(G/MA/W/146/Add.1)  07.04.2020  84 days  
(until 
30.06.2020)  Foodstuffs (raw materials for the 
food industry, including: yellow flint 
maize, sorghum, soya and soya 
bean oil -cake)   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
accumulators (separadores acumuladores 
eléctricos) (HS 85079020), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  03.08.2020 184 Other medical supplies   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on oxygen 
and certain artificial respiration or other 
therapeutic respiration apparatus (HS 28044000; 
90192000), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  23.04.2021   - Medical devices  and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
  In force  
Costa Rica  Moratorium (deferral) of value added tax for the 
periods March, April and May  2020; no interest 
rate or penalty if paid by 31.12.2020 
(G/MA/W/155)  
Elimination of partial payments of the profits tax 
due in April, May and June 2020; no interest rate 
or penalty if paid by 31.12.2020 (G/MA/ W/155)  
Moratorium (deferral) of selective consumption 
tax for the periods March, April and May  2020; no 
interest rate or penalty if paid by 31.12.2020 
(G/MA/W/155)  20.03.2020  286 days  
(until 
31.12.2020)  All products   Expired  
Moratorium (deferral) on import tariffs during the 
months of April, May and June  2020 on products 
in Chapter 25 -97 of the Central American 
Customs System (SAC). Tariffs must be paid by 
31.12.2020. (G/MA/W/155)  20.03.2020  286 days  
(until 
31.12.2020)  All products in HS Chapters 25 -97  Expired  
Exemption from VAT on commercial leases for the 
tax periods April, May and June  2020  
(G/MA/W/155)  20.03.2020  286 days  
(until 
31.12.2020)  Unspecified   Expired  
Côte d'Ivoire  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
pharmaceutical products and medical equipment, 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic Imports also 
exempted from VAT and other import duties  04.05.2020 Unspecified  Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
 
Dominican 
Republic  Elimination of customs duties on imports 
(G/MA/W/149)  
Suspension of the tax on the transfer of 
industrialized goods and services (ITBIS) 
(G/MA/W/149)  17.03.2020  Unspecified  
(for the duration 
of the state of 
national 
emergency)  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment 
(artificial respiration apparatus)  
- Protective garments   Unspecified  
 Suspension of the selective consumption tax 
(G/MA/W/149)  17.03.2020  Unspecified  
(for the duration 
of the state of 
national 
emergency)  - Sanitizers/Disinfectants  (ethyl 
alcohol)   Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 24 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Expedited clearance procedures and extension of 
business hours at the customs administration  
(G/MA/W/149/Add.1)  16.04.2020 and 
17.04.2020  Unspecified  
(for the duration 
of the state of 
national 
emergency)  All products   Unspecified  
 Suspension of levies, tax on the transfer of 
industrialized goods and services and other duties 
and charges (G/MA/W/149/Add.1)  16.04.2020  Unspecified  
(for the duration 
of the state of 
national 
emergency)  - Medical devices and equipment  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   
- Other medical supplies 
(thermometers)   Unspecified  
 Other trade facilitating measures, including the 
surcharge for late declaration, extension of dates 
for counting of certain legal periods, provision of 
digital signatures, electronic payments, digital 
registration of importers/exporters, acceptance of 
copies of SPS certificates, elimination of some 
certificates, improved priorities in risk analysis, 
etc. (G/MA/W/149/Add.1)  Various dates 
starting on 
20.03.2020  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
Ecuador  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment and 
pharmaceutical ingredients (HS Chapters 28; 30; 
39; 40; 62; 65; 90), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic (originally implemented on 22 March 
2020)  Unspecified  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective  garments  
- Pharmaceuticals   Expired  
El Salvador  Temporary elimination of import tariffs under 
scarcity quotas on certain products, e.g. on rice in 
the husk (paddy or rough) (import quota of 
20,000 metric tonnes); on maize (maíz amarillo) 
(import quota of 180,000 metric tonnes); and on 
maize (maíz blanco) (import quota of 140,000 
metric tonnes), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  23.03.2020 283 Foodstuffs   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of the Central American 
Common Tariff on imports of certain food 
products, pharmaceutical products and personal 
protective equipment (HS Chapters 04; 07; 10; 
11; 19; 20; 21; 28; 30; 34; 38; 40; 96), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic Certain products also 
exempted from VAT  20.03.2020 57 - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Foodstuffs  
- Soap  Expired  
Eurasian 
Economic 
Union2 Extension of the list of imported goods exempted 
from customs tariffs (HS 28092000; 28470000; 
29021900; 29053920; 29053925; 29094300; 
29121900; 29173400; 29181998; 33029090; 
34021900; 39069090; 39119099; 39123100; 
39123985; 39204310; 40169997; 65050090; 
65061010), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  03.07.2020 Unspe cified  Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
 
2 The following WTO Members are part of the Eurasian Economic Union: Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Russian Federation.   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 25 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
food products (e.g. potatoes, onions, garlic, 
cabbage, carrots, peppers, rye, rice, buckwheat, 
buckwheat groats, baby food and raw materials 
for its production, juices), and medicines, 
pipettes, disinfection systems, endoscopes and 
contactless thermometers, medical substances, 
refrigerators and containers for medical purposes 
(HS Chapters 7; 10; 11; 17; 19; 20; 21; 28; 29; 
30; 35; 38; 39; 42; 48; 76; 8 4; 87; 90), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  18.04.2020 73 - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Foodstuffs  
- Protective  garments   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products, e.g. organic chemicals; amine -function 
compounds; ationic organic surface -active 
agents; non -ionic organic surface -active agents; 
antisera; wadding, gauze, bandages and similar 
articles; surgical  gloves; personal protective 
equipment; and instruments and appliances used 
in medical, surgical sciences (in  03.04.2020 362 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Protective  garments   Expired  
HS Chapters 17; 21; 25; 28; 29; 30; 34; 35; 38; 
39; 40; 42; 48; 63; 70; 76; 84; 90; 94; 96), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic       
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on lactose 
and lactose syrup; certain food preparations; 
inorganic chemicals; organic chemicals; gelatine; 
miscellaneous chemical products; plastics and 
articles thereof; folding carton, boxes and cases; 
aluminium containers for compressed or liquified 
gas; and freezers of the upright type (HS 
Chapters 17; 21; 28; 29; 35; 38; 39; 42; 48; 76 ; 
84), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  18.04.2020 347 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Foodstuffs   Expired  
 Temporary simplification of the country of origin 
confirmation procedure applied to goods imported 
from developing and LDCs, including through a 
possibility to provide electronic or paper copy of 
the certificate of origin  18.04.2020 987 All products   In force  
 Amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards 
temporary measures in relation to value added 
tax applicable to COVID -19 vaccines and in vitro 
diagnostic medical devices in response to the 
COVID -19 pandemic Members States may take 
one of the following measures: (i) apply a 
reduced rate to the supply of COVID -19 in vitro 
diagnostic medical devices and services closel y 
linked to those devices; (ii) grant an exemption 
with deductibility of VAT paid at the preceding 
stage in respect of the supply of COVID -19 in 
vitro diagnostic medical devices and services 
closely linked to those devices Member States 
may grant an exempt ion with deductibility of VAT 11.12.2020 750 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Vaccines  
  Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 26 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
paid at the preceding stage in respect of the 
supply of COVID -19 vaccines and services closely 
linked to those vaccines Only COVID -19 vaccines 
authorized by the Commission or by Member 
States shall be eligible for the exemptio n 
European 
Union  Amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards 
temporary measures in relation to value added 
tax applicable to COVID -19 vaccines and in vitro 
diagnostic medical devices in response to the 
COVID -19 pandemic Members States may take 
one of the following measures: (i) apply a 
reduced rate to the supply of COVID -19 in vitro 
diagnostic medical devices and services closely  11.12.2020 750 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Vaccines  
  In force  
linked to those devices; (ii) grant an exemption 
with deductibility of VAT paid at the preceding 
stage in respect of the supply of COVID -19 in 
vitro diagnostic medical devices and services 
closely linked to those devices Member States 
may grant an exemptio n with deductibility of VAT 
paid at the preceding stage in respect of the 
supply of COVID -19 vaccines and services closely 
linked to those vaccines Only COVID -19 vaccines 
authorized by the Commission or by Member 
States shall be eligible for the exemption       
 Communication from the Commission - European 
Commission Guidelines: Facilitating Air Cargo 
Operations during COVID -19 outbreak The 
Guidelines aim to ensure essential transport flows 
Member States are requested to facilitate air 
cargo operations during the COVID -19 outbreak  Unspecified  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 Implementation of Green Lanes under the 
Guidelines for border management measures to 
protect health and ensure the availability of goods 
and essential services In order to preserve the 
EU-wide operation of supply chains and ensure 
the functioning of the Single Market for goods, 
wherever internal border controls exist or have 
been introduced, member States are requested to 
designate immediately all the re levant internal 
border -crossing points of the trans -European 
transport network (TEN -T) and additional ones, as 
"green lane" border crossings, for land (road and 
rail), sea and air transport  Unspecified  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 Relief from import duties and VAT exemption on 
importation granted for goods needed to combat 
the effects of the COVID -19 outbreak during 2020 
The goods are intended for one of the following 
uses: (i) distribution free of charge by bodies and 
organizations to persons affected by or at risk 
from COVID -19 or involved in combating the 30.01.2020 456 Goods needed to combat the 
effects of the COVID -19   Expired   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 27 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
COVID -19 outbreak; (ii) being made available 
free of charge to the persons affected by or at 
risk from COVID -19 or involved in combating the 
COVID -19 outbreak while remaining the property 
of the bodies and organizations; and (iii) the 
goods are imported for release for free circulation 
by or on behalf of state organizations, including 
state bodies, public bodies and other bodies 
governed by public law or by or on behalf of 
organizations appro ved by the competent 
authorities in the member States  
Fiji Temporary elimination of import excise duty 
(from 15%) on ethanol for the production of hand 
sanitizers Temporary elimination of import fiscal 
duties on certain products, e.g. hand sanitizers 
and antibacterial hand wash; gloves, masks; 
disposable hair nets; disinfectant wipes; tissue 
papers; face shields (medical use); medical 
goggles and spectacles; protect ive garments; 
long-sleeved medical gowns; ethanol for 
companies involved in hand sanitizer production; 
disinfectants/sterilization products; hospital beds; 
hydrogen peroxide; paper bed sheets; 
thermometers; air purifiers; and boots 
(specifically used in th e medical environment), 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.03.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other  medical supplies  
- Protective  garments  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Temporary elimination of VAT on imports of 
certain products, e.g. vaccines and 
pharmaceutical products (HS Chapter 30); 
medical equipment (HS Chapter 90); scanners 
and cameras used in medical examinations; hand 
sanitizers and antibacterial hand wash; gloves, 
masks; disposable hair nets; disinfectant wipes; 
tissue papers; face shields (medical use); medical 
goggles and spectacles; protective garments of 
rubberized materials; long -sleeved medical 
gowns; ethanol for companies involved in hand 
sanitizer production; disinfectants/sterilization  
products; hospital beds; hydrogen peroxide; 
paper bed -sheets; thermometers; air purifiers; 
and boots (specifically used in the medical 
environment), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.03.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Protective  garments  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants  
- Vaccines   Unspecified  
Germany  Declaration of supply shortage for pneumococcal 
vaccines, due to the COVID -19 pandemic the 
declaration facilitates reallocation and import of 
vaccines  17.03.2020 Unspecified  Vaccines   Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 28 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
Guyana  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
PPE, medical equipment, disinfectant (HS 
Chapters 21; 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 61; 
62; 63; 65; 84; 90), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from VAT and 
excise taxes  26.03.2020 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  Unspecified  
India 24x7 custom clearance facility has been 
implemented at all custom formations to avoid 
any supply chain disruption (G/MA/W/171)  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
 Exemption of customs duty on ventilators, 
personal protection equipment, Covid -19 testing 
kits and inputs for these good. (G/MA/W/171)  Unspecified  Unspecified  Critical goods used for fighting 
Covid -19, such as medical 
equipment, drugs and 
pharmaceuticals, testing kits, PPEs   Unspecified  
 Local custodians (Inland Container Depots and 
Container Freight Stations) to exempt container 
detention charges during the lockdown period. 
(G/MA/W/171)  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
 Specialized helpdesks, clearance, simplification 
and other customs -related measures 
(G/MA/W/171)  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
 Amendments introduced to the import policy of 
Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy 
condition in HS Chapters 72; 73; 86, Schedule -I 
(import policy), resulting in an extension of 
validity to 135 days to automatic registration 
number generated under the Steel Import 
Monitoring System "SIMS" until 31 March 2020, 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  31.03.2020 Unspecified  Other products   Unspecified  
 Imports of certain medical and surgical 
instruments and apparatus (HS 9018; 9019; 
9020; 9021; 9022) exempted from the "health 
cess" 01.04.2020 Unspecified  Face and eye protection   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs (from 
10%) on: (i) Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical 
Ingredients (API); (ii) on Beta Cyclodextrin 
(SBEBCD) used in manufacture of Remdesivir, 
subject to the condition that the importer follows 
the procedure set out in the Customs (Import of 
Goods at  Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017; 
and (iii) on injection Remdesivir, due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  31.10.2021 Unspecified  Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
goods to fight COVID -19, e.g. COVID -19 
vaccines, oxygen concentrator, medical oxygen, 
oxygen canisters, oxygen filling systems, oxygen 
storage tanks, oxygen generator, ISO containers 
for shipping oxygen, oxygen cylinders including 
cryogenic cylinders and tanks, ventilators  24.04.2021 98 - Medical devices  and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Vaccines   Expired   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 29 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
inflammatory diagnostic (marker) kits, namely - 
IL6, D -Dimer, CRP (C -Reactive Protein), LDH 
(Lactate De -Hydrogenase), ferritin, Pro Calcitonin 
(PCT) and blood gas reagents, due to the COVID -
19 pandemic  30.04.2021 Unspecified  COVID -19 Test kits  Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on: (i) 
artificial respiration or other therapeutic 
respiration apparatus (ventilators) (HS 9018; 
9019); (ii) face masks and surgical masks (HS 
Chapter 63); (iii) personal protection equipment 
(HS Chapter 62); (iv) COVID -19 testing kits (HS 
Chapters 30 and 38); and (v) inputs for the 
manufacture of items (i) to (iv) subject to t he 
condition that the importer follows the procedure 
set out in the Customs (Import of Goods at 
Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2012, due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic Imports also exempted 
from the Health Cess  09.04.2020 174 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye p rotection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments   Expired  
 Temporary exemption of goods specified in 
notification Nos 27/2021 -Customs and 28/2021 -
Customs, from Integrated Good and Services 
Taxes "IGST" levied thereon at the time of import 
subject to conditions as follows: (i) when such 
goods are imported into India free of cost for the 
purpose of COVID Relief by a state government, 
or any entity, relief agency, or statutory body 
empowered in this regard by any state 
government; (ii) said goods are received from 
abroad for free distribution in India for the 
purpose of COVID relief; and (iii) follows the 
procedure prescribed in the notification  03.05.2021 58 Goods for the purpose of COVID 
Relief   Expired  
 Temporary reduction of the Integrated Good and 
Services Taxes "IGST" on oxygen concentrator, 
imported for personal use (HS 9804), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  01.05.2021 60 Medical devices and equipment   Expired  
Indonesia  Amendments introduced to the list of products 
used in the treatment of COVID -19 granted 
temporary elimination of import tariffs (HS 
Chapters 30; 38; 63; 90)  08.10.2020 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment   Unspecified  
 Extension of the exemption from VAT and income 
taxes on imports of certain medical and 
pharmaceutical products  01.01.2021 364 Pharmaceuticals   Expired  
 Postponing the payment of excise duties on 
imports of certain goods, due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  09.04.2020 Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import certification 
requirements on imports of certain products, e.g. 
masks and personal protective equipment, due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  23.03.2020 99 - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Soap  Expired   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 30 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Temporary elimination of import certification 
requirements on imports of onions and garlic (HS 
0703), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  18.03.2020 74 Foodstuffs   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
medical and pharmaceutical products used in the 
treatment of COVID -19 (HS Chapters 29; 30; 38; 
40; 62; 63; 90) Imports also exempted from VAT 
and income taxes  17.04.2020 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
vaccines essential in combatting COVID -19, raw 
materials used in the production of the vaccine, 
and equipment necessary for its production and 
handling Imports also exempted from other taxes  26.11.2020 Unspecified  - Pharmaceuticals  
- Vaccines  
  Unspecified  
 Reduction of import tariffs and excise duties on 
certain products (oxygen, diagnostic or laboratory 
reagents; pharmaceutical products; containers for 
compressed or liquified gas of iron or steel; 
valves and similar appliances, artificial respiration 
apparatus), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  12.07.2021  Unspecified  - Medical devices  and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
  Unspecified  
Jamaica  Temporary reduction of export fees and charges, 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.04.2020 Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Japan  Elimination of import tariffs on gloves, of 
polymers of vinyl chloride, of a thickness of less 
than 02 mm (HS 392620)  01.04.2020 Unspecified  Gloves   Unspecified  
Exemption of customs duty and (domestic) 
consumption tax for imported goods which are 
proved to be provided free of charge  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
Extension of time limits for customs procedures, 
including those for payment of customs duties in 
certain cases, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  11.05.2020 Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Prioritization of customs clearance for relief goods 
relating to countermeasures to the COVID -19 and 
other goods that require an urgent clearance to 
maintain the lifeline  03.03.2020 Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Refund of, reduction of, or exemption from 
certain customs fees, due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  11.05.2020 Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Simplified import and export declaration forms for 
relief goods relating to countermeasures to the 
COVID -19 etc  03.03.2020 Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 Exemption of customs duty and (domestic) 
consumption tax for imported goods which are 
proved to be provided free of charge  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
Korea, Rep. 
of Waiver of customs duties on imports 
(G/MA/W/147)  
Expedited approval and customs clearance 
(G/MA/W/147)  20.03.2020  102 days  
(until 
30.06.2020)  Face and eye protection (surgical 
and filtering respirators, and melt 
blown filters)   Expired  
  
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 31 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Inclusion of surgical and protective masks, hand 
sanitizers and thermometers in the list of tariff 
exemptions for self -use of small quantities of 
goods  01.03.2020 152 - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
Lao Temporary elimination of import tariffs and other 
duties on medical devices and other products for 
prevention, control (e.g. masks, sanitizers, 
medical equipment), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  Unspecified  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Madagascar  Elimination of import tariffs on certain 
pharmaceutical products, PPE and gloves Imports 
also exempted from VAT (HS 30051000; 
30059000; 30061000; 30062000; 30063000; 
30064000; 30067000; 38089410; 38089490; 
38220000; 40151100; 63079030)  25.01.2021 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
Malaysia  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on face 
masks (effective 23 March 2020); on PPE, medical 
equipment and COVID -19 consumables (effective 
23 March 2020); and on raw materials, 
undenatured ethyl alcohol and denatured ethyl 
alcohol used for the production of hand sanitizers 
(effective 30 March 2020) (HS 38089490; 
63079040; 63079090; 90251919; 90259010; 
84192000; 90273010; 94029010; 90118000; 
84185091; 90275010; 63079040; 90049050; 
39262090; 39269039; 40151100;  40151900; 
61161090; 62160010; 65050020; 62101019; 
62102040; 62103040; 62104090; 62105090; 
48189000; 39173391), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from sales 
taxes and excise duties  Several dates  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Maldives  Temporary reduction of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment (e.g. hand 
sanitizers, disinfectants, protective masks, hand 
wash, gloves used for medical purposes, and face 
shields), due to the COVID -19 pandemic Imports 
also exempted from processing fee's  17.03.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/D isinfectants  
- Soap  Unspecified  
Mali Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment (e.g. hand 
sanitizers, disinfectants, protective masks, 
gloves) and pharmaceutical products due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic Imports also exempted from 
VAT Unspecified  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Mauritius  Temporary elimination of export charges imposed 
by the Port Authority and cargo handling 
corporation, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 32 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Temporary elimination of VAT on imports of 
protective masks, gloves, test kits, breathing 
appliances, hand sanitizers and certain medical 
equipment (HS 63079030; 90200000; 
38089410), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  24.03.2020 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Mexico  Creation of 3 new tariff lines, resulting in the 
elimination of import tariffs on vaccines essential 
in combatting COVID -19 and aluminium 
containers for oxygen (HS 30022010; 76130002; 
76130099)  23.02.2021   - Other medical supplies  
- Vaccines  
  In force  
Moldova, 
Republic of  Temporary elimination of excise duties on imports 
of undistorted ethyl alcohol for use in antiseptic 
products (disinfectants, biocides and antibacterial 
cosmetics) (HS 22071000), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  26.03.2020 173 Sanitizers/ Disinfectants   Expired  
Mongolia  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on rice 
(buckwheat, millet), vegetable oil, animal feeds, 
grass, fodder seeds, edible wheat, wheat germ, 
oilseeds, vegetable crude oil (HS Chapters 05; 
10; 11; 12; 15; 23) due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also ex empted from VAT  01.12.2020 212 Foodstuffs   Expired  
 Temporary reduction of import tariffs on 
diagnostic or laboratory kits, medical drugs, 
medical equipment and medical devices, 
disinfectants and masks (HS Chapters 28; 30; 34; 
38; 39; 40; 62; 63; 65; 73; 74; 76; 84; 90), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic Imports also 
exempted from VAT  09.04.2020 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Vaccines   Unspecified  
Myanmar  Reduction of the import license fees (from ad 
valorem rate to non -ad valorem rate), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic (before COVID -19, the fee 
was based on the cif value of the goods up to a 
maximum of MMK 90,000 The MOC set the fixed 
rate at MMK 30,000 per li cence)  06.04.2020 359 Unspecified   Expired  
Myanmar  Temporary elimination of import license fees on 
medicines and raw materials used in medicines, 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  11.04.2020 Unspecified  Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
 Temporary reduction of demurrage charges (from 
100% to 50%) for all imports and exports, due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  09.04.2020 Unspecified  All products   Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 33 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
Nepal  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on medical 
grade oxygen (liquid and gaseous oxygen); 
helmets for non -invasive ventilators; oxygen 
cylinder, liquid oxygen container, liquid oxygen 
tank, oxygen cannister, ISO containers for 
shipping oxygen and cryoge nic road transport 
tank for oxygen; vacuum pressure swing 
absorption "VPSA", pressure swing absorption 
"PSA", oxygen plants and cryogenic oxygenic air 
separation units "ASU"; oxygen cylinder valve; 
syringe pump, infusion pump, high flow nasal 
cannula; ICU monitor; oxygen concentrator, 
venturi mask, reservoir mask, ventilator mask, 
non-Invasive ventilator mask, ventilator circuit, 
oxygen connectors and tubbing, oxygen filling 
system, oxygen generators, compressors, 
tubbing, humidifiers and viral filters for 
ventilators, oro -nasal masks and nasal masks for 
non-invasive ventilators; oxygen flowmeter and 
oxygen regulator; blood gas analyser; and ICU 
bed (HS 28044000; 90192000; 73110000; 8421; 
84818090; 90183900; 90189000; 90268000; 
90271000; 94029000), due to th e COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from other 
taxes and fees  26.04.2021 Unspecified  - Medical devices  and equipment  
- Other medical  supplies  
  Unspecified  
 Temporary reduction of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment, machinery for 
production of face masks, non -woven fabrics, 
elastic ropes, medical equipment and 
pharmaceutical products, due to the COVID -19 
pandemic (HS 84490010; 56031100; 56039100; 
56041000; 7226; 39262011; 39262021; 
39262031; 39262041;62079110; 6207991 0; 
62089110; 62089210;62089910; 62101010; 
62102010; 62103010; 62104010; 62105010; 
62113210; 62113310; 62113910; 62114210; 
62114210; 62114310; 62114910; 65050011; 30; 
38210000; 38220000; 40151100; 63079020; 
84192010; 90251100; 90251910; 90192000; 
90189000; 90049000)  29.05.2020 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments   Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 34 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
New Zealand  Elimination of customs duties on imports, which 
would take place initially through "tariff 
concessions" and, once in the recovery phase, as 
elimination of MFN applied duties. (G/MA/W/150)  15.04.2020  Permanent  Wide range of products including:  
- COVID -19 test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Foodstuffs  
- Gloves  
- Medical consumables  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap 
- Vaccines  
- Other medical supplies  
- Other products (e.g. vitamins)   In force  
 12-month deferral of the scheduled fees and 
charges for Customs' clearance of imported and 
exported goods across New Zealand's border, due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.04.2020 Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
soap, testing kits, diagnostic reagents (HS 3401; 
3822), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  25.03.2020 66 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Soap 
  Expired  
Nigeria  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
essential medical supplies (HS Chapters 30; 38; 
39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 65; 84; 90) used in the 
treatment of COVID -19 Imports also exempted 
from VAT  01.05.2020 184 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Vaccines   Expired  
North 
Macedonia  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products (HS Chapters 32; 39; 40; 41; 43; 44; 
52; 54; 55; 56; 58; 59; 60; 64; 70; 71; 76; 82; 
84; 85; 94), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.01.2021 364 Protective garments   Expired  
Pakistan  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on oxygen 
gas and its cylinders, and cryogenic tanks (HS 
28044000; 73110090; 7311), due to the COVID -
19 pandemic  01.07.2020 91 Other medical  supplies   Expired  
Panama  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products (HS Chapters 28; 34; 38; 40;  19.03.2020 377 - Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
48; 62; 63; 94), due to the COVID -19 pandemic    - Soap   
Paraguay  Adjustment of fees related to the importation of 
goods, resulting in a 30 -40% reduction in import 
costs, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.07.2020 183 Unspecified   Expired  
 Extension of the temporary elimination of import 
tariffs on certain personal protective equipment, 
pharmaceutical products, medical or surgical 
instruments and apparatus due to the COVID -19 
pandemic (in NCM Chapters 22; 28; 29; 30; 34; 
38; 39; 40; 56; 62; 63; 65; 90)  01.10.2020 181 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 35 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Extension of the temporary reduction of import 
tariffs on certain products included in Paraguay's 
exception list to the Mercosur Common Tariff 
(lista de excepciones) (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), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  12.03.2020 110 - Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
 Further extension of the temporary reduction of 
import tariffs on certain products included in 
Paraguay's exception list to the Mercosur 
Common Tariff (lista de excepciones) (NCM 
Chapters 18; 20; 22; 29; 34; 37; 39; 40; 42; 66; 
67; 69; 70; 71; 73; 76; 82; 83; 84; 85; 87; 90; 
91; 92; 94; 95; 96), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  01.01.2021 Unspecified  - Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment, pharmaceutical 
products, machinery and mechanical appliances, 
vehicles, transport equipment, medical or surgical 
instruments and apparatus due to the COVID -19 
pandemic (in NCM Chapters 28; 38; 40; 62; 63; 
84; 85; 86; 87; 89; 90; 94)  Unspecified  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments   Unspecified  
 Temporary reduction of VAT (to 5%) on imports 
of certain personal protective equipment and 
pharmaceutical products (NCM 22072019; 
28289011; 29252923; 30039057; 30049047; 
34022000; 38089419; 38089429; 38220090; 
39069049; 39262000; 40151100; 40151900; 
56031130; 56031240; 56031340; 62101000; 
63079010; 63079090; 65050090; 90049020; 
90183119; 90183924; 90183929; 90183999; 
901890 99; 90200090), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  20.03.2020 194 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
 Temporary VAT reduction (to 05%) on imports of 
vaccines essential in combatting COVID -19 06.04.2021 269 Vaccines   Expired  
Peru Temporary elimination of import tariffs (from 11% 
and 6%) on pharmaceutical products and 
personal protective equipment (77 tariff lines at 
10-digit level, in HS Chapters 22; 28; 29; 30; 39; 
40; 62; 63; 65; 90), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  01.03.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Philippines  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
qualified manufacturers and suppliers of 
medicines, medical equipment and devices, 
personal protective equipment (PPEs), surgical 
equipment and supplies, laboratory equipment 
and re -agents and their packaging, med ical 
supplies, tools and consumables (alcohol, 
sanitizers, thermometers),raw materials, COVID -
19 testing kits, or any other articles needed in the Unspecified  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face a nd eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 36 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
supply chain such as capital equipment, spare 
parts, and accessories (HS Chapters 22; 28; 29; 
30; 33; 34; 35;  37; 38; 39; 40; 44; 48; 52; 54; 
55; 59; 62; 63; 65 70; 84; 90; 94; 96), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic Imports also exempted 
from other taxes and fees (originally effective 
from 24 March 2020 to 23 May 2020)  
Qatar  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
medical supplies and food products, due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  Unspecified  272 Foodstuffs   Unspecified  
Russian 
Federation  Extension of the list of imported medical products 
exempted from VAT (HS 29; 30; 38; 39; 40; 62; 
63; 65; 84; 85; 90), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  06.04.2020 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments   Unspecified  
 Temporary (1 month) exemption from weight 
control of vehicles transporting food and non -food 
necessities in trailers and semi -trailers of the 
platform type with a tented top, as well as in 
vans, trailers, semi -trailers of the refrigerated and 
isothermal type, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  21.03.2020 35 Unspecified   Expired  
Saint Kitts 
and Nevis  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products, e.g. vegetables, fruits, fruit juices, cold 
preparations, vitamins, hand sanitizers, hands 
sanitizer dispensing machines, rubbing alcohol, 
gloves, masks, and cleansing or sanitizing wipes 
(HS Chapters 07; 08; 20; 21; 29; 30; 34; 39; 40; 
48; 63; 90), due to the COVID -19 pandemic 
Imports also exempted from VAT  26.03.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Foodstuffs  
- Gloves  
- Soap  Expired  
Saudi Arabia, 
Kingdom of  Postponing 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  Unspecified  Unspecified  Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of   Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 37 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
Singapore  Elimination of MFN applied duties for essential 
goods (G/MA/W/151)  
Refrain from imposing export prohibitions or 
restrictions on essential goods (G/MA/W/151)  
Expedite the movement of essential goods 
through sea and airports  
(G/MA/W/151)  15.04.2020  Permanent  Wide range of products including:  
- COVID -19 test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Foodstuffs  
- Gloves  
- Medical consumables  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap 
- Vaccines  
- Other medical supplies  
- Other products (e.g. vitamins)  
- Most agricultural products   In force  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
medicated samsu and other samsu (HS 2208), 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  15.04.2020 Unspecified  - Sanitizers/ Disinfectants   Unspecified  
 Temporary relaxation of import licensing 
requirements for hand sanitizers, masks, 
thermometers, and protective gear (HS 392620; 
401511; 401519; 481850; 611610; 621010; 
621020; 621030; 621040; 621050; 621600; 
630790; 650500; 900 490; 902000; 902519), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic Importers do not 
require an importer's licence from the Health 
Science Authority of Singapore (HSA) Instead, 
importers only need to notify the HSA of their 
intention to import, as well as provide informati on 
on the brand and quantity of the devices to be 
imported into Singapore They must also maintain 
proper sales and distribution records, which might 
be required for submission when necessary (such 
as for a recall of products)  31.01.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
South Africa  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
vaccines essential in combatting COVID -19 (HS 
30022011; 30022019; 30022090) Imports also 
exempted from VAT  12.02.2021   Vaccines   In force  
Spain  Extension of timeframes for payment of certain 
customs debts and related taxes (during the 
period 2 March 2020 to 30 May 2020), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  02.03.2020 89 Unspecified   Expired  
Sri Lanka  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on face 
masks  17.05.2021  Unspecified  Face and eye protection  
  Unspecified  
Switzerland  Suspension of customs duties  
(G/MA/W/154)  10.04.2020  182 days  
 - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 38 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Temporary increase of the 2020 import quotas 
Nos 7 and 9 for birds' eggs, milk and cream, and 
butter (HS 04022111; 04022911; 04051011; 
04051091; 04059010; 04072110; 04079010), 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  02.04.2020 273 - Foodstuffs   Expired  
Chinese 
Taipei  Requirement by the Ministry of Economic Affairs 
in consultation with the Ministry of Health and 
Welfare and the Ministry of Finance, for importers 
of medical masks (HS 63079050) to apply in 
advance for an import approval from the Bureau 
of Foreign Trade (BOF), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Importers can apply for the advance 
approval on the BOF's Mask Import Approval 
Application System Requirement to dec lare 
product flow on the system every Monday 
following the customs clearance date  16.09.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs (from 
75%) on masks, filtering efficiency of 94% or 
more, of textile materials (HS 63079050), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  27.02.2020 89 Face and eye protection   Expired  
 Temporary reduction of import tariffs (from 20% 
to 10%) on other undenatured ethyl alcohol of an 
alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 90% 
volume (HS 22071090), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  27.02.2020 181 Sanitizers /Disinfectants   Expired  
Turkey  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on ethyl 
alcohol Temporary elimination of additional 
customs duties (13% and 20%) on breathing 
machines and medical masks, due to the COVID -
19 pandemic (HS 22072000; 63079098; 
90192000)  25.03.2020 174 - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
Ukraine  Amendments introduced in the list of imported 
products to fight COVID -19 exempted from VAT 
(HS Chapters 28; 30; 38; 39; 48; 62; 63; 73; 90)  01.04.2021 Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
medicine, medical goods and medical equipment 
(HS Chapters 22; 28; 29; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40;42; 
48; 61; 62; 63; 65; 70; 84; 85; 90; 94), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic Imports also exempted 
from VAT  21.03.2020 123 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  Expired  
United 
Kingdom  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
medical items which are critical in the response to 
COVID -19 All products listed by the World Health 
Organization in June 2020 as COVID -19 critical 
are able to enter the UK tariff free These tariffs 
suspension will be in place for 12 months and will 
be subject to review . (G/MA/W/175)  01.01.2021 730 - Products listed by WHO as 
COVID-19 critical  
 
- 14 goods  from WTO’s indicative 
list of COVID -19 vaccine inputs  Modified and extended 
on 29.10.2021  In force   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 39 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
medical supplies, equipment and protective 
garments (HS Chapters 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 
40; 48; 56; 61; 62; 63; 65; 84; 90), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic Imports also exempted from 
VAT. (G/MA/W/175)  27.03.2020 
(applied 
retroactively to 
imports as of 
01.01.2020)  365 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Protective  garments  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants  
- Soap  Expired  
United States  Temporary exclusion of certain products from the 
additional duty of 25% on a list of products from 
China (imposed on 1 September 2019) Published 
on 20 March 2020 but effective retroactively from 
1 September 2019  01.09.2019 365 Protective garments   Expired  
 Temporary exclusion of certain products from the 
additional duty of 25% on a list of 19 products 
from China (imposed on 1 September 2019) 
Published on 20 March 2020 but effective 
retroactively from 1 September 2019  01.09.2019 365 - Protective garments  
- Soap 
  Expired  
 Temporary postponement of the time to deposit 
certain estimated duties, taxes, and fees during 
the national emergency concerning the COVID -19 
outbreak 90 calendar -day deferment period on 
formal entry payments for importers with 
significant financial hardsh ip (applicably to 
payments for goods imported in March and April  Unspecified  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 2020) Imports subject to AD/CVD duties, and 
Section 201, 232 and 301 trade remedies are not 
included in this relief effort No interest will accrue 
for postponed payments of estimated duty, taxes, 
and fees during the 90 -day postponement period       
Uruguay  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment and 
pharmaceutical products, due to the COVID -19 
pandemic (NCM Chapters 28; 30; 34; 35; 38; 39; 
40; 56; 62; 63; 65; 90; 94) Imports also 
exempted from other duties and taxes .  
(G/MA/W/173)  24.03.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other  medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective  garments  
- Soap 
- Vaccines   Unspecified  
 Simplified customs procedure for COVID -19 
essential goods. (G/MA/W/173)  24.03.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other  medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective  garments  
- Soap 
- Vaccines   Unspecified  
Viet Nam  Temporary import taxes exemption on medical 
and certain personal protective equipment used in 
the fight of COVID -19 pandemic (HS Chapters 38; 
39; 56; 60; 63; 72; 73; 76)  07.02.2020 Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments   Unspecified   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 40 - Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current  status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on non -
woven fabrics for the production of protection 
clothing used in the fight of COVID -19 pandemic 
(HS 5603)  27.03.2020 Unspecified  Protective garments   Unspecified  
Zambia  Extension of the list of medical supplies used in 
the fight against COVID -19 (to 38 items) 
exempted of import tariffs Imports also exempted 
from VAT (e.g. PPE, disinfectants, ethyl alcohol, 
thermometers, sterilization products, ventilators) 
(HS 22071000; 22089000)  01.04.2020 182 - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Protective  garments  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants  
  Expired  
Zimbabwe  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
undenatured ethyl alcohol; hydrogen peroxide; 
immunological products, put up in measured 
doses or in forms or packings for retail sales; 
thermometers and pyrometers; and medical 
equipment (HS 22071090; 22089099; 28470000; 
30021500; 90251100; 90251900; 90278000), 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  30.03.2020 Unspecified  - Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical  supplie s 
- Sanitizers/ Disinfectants   Unspecified  
 
 G/MA/W/ 168/Rev. 2 
 
- 41 - 
 
 ANNEX 3 
TYPES OF MEASURES USED IN ANNEX 2 OF G/L/59/REV.1  
Symbol  Types of measures  
CP-X Conditional export prohibition or ban  
GQ-X Global quota  
NAL-X Non-automatic export licensing procedure  
P-X Export prohibition or ban  
 
 
 
   
 G/MA/W/168/Rev. 2 
 
- 42 - ANNEX 4  
DEFINITION OF PRODUCT CATEGORIES1 
Product category  HS2017 codes  Description of the products  
COVID -19 Test kits  3822.00  COVID -19 Test kits  
3002.15  COVID -19 Test kits  
9027.80  COVID -19 Diagnostic Test instruments and apparatus  
3821.00  Swab and Viral transport medium set  
Face and eye protection  4818.90  Cellulose/paper masks  
6307.90  Textile face -masks, without a replaceable filter or mechanical parts, including surgical masks and disposable face -
masks made of non -woven textiles. This includes the masks known as N95 Particulate Respirators.  
9020.00  Gas masks with mechanical p arts or replaceable filters for protection against biological agents. Also includes such 
masks incorporating eye protection or facial shields.  
9004.90  Protective spectacles and goggles  
3926.90  Plastic face shields (covering more than the eye area)  
Foodstuffs  Various  All substances that are used as food or to make food.  
Gloves  3926.20  Plastic gloves  
4015.11  Surgical rubber gloves  
4015.19  Other rubber gloves.  
6116.10  Knitted or crocheted gloves which have been impregnated or covered with plastics or rubber  
6216.00  Textile gloves that are not knitted or crocheted  
Medical devices and equipment  9019.20  Medical ventilators (artificial respiration apparatus), Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Continuous 
Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) units, Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPap or BPap) units, Oxygen concentrators, 
Oxygen humidifiers for oxygen therapy applications, Oxygen delivery devices to supply oxygen from the device to 
the patient  
9026.80  Flowmeter, Thorpe tub e for oxygen 0 -15L/min  
9019.20  Flow splitters  
9018.19  Pulse oximeters  
9022.12  Computed tomography (CT) scanners  
9018.12  Ultrasound machines  
9018.11  Electrocardiograph  
9018.19  Multiparametric Patient Monitoring devices  
9018.19 or  
9018.90  Laryngoscopes  
9027.80  Colorimetric end tidal CO2 detector  
9025.19  Infrared thermometers/ digital thermometers  
9018.90  Stethoscopes  
9018.90  Magill intubation forceps  
9018.90  Intubation kits  
 
1 Whenever possible, product categories are based on the WCO/WHO HS classification reference for Covid -19 medical supplies 3.01 Edition available at hs-classification -
reference_edition -3_en.pdf (wcoomd.org) .  
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 43 - Product category  HS2017 codes  Description of the products  
8413.19 or  
9018.90  Infusion pump, with or without accessories  
9028.20  Electronic drop counter, IV fluids  
9018.90  Medical suction pumps  
9018.90  Medical drills for vascular access  
7324.90  Kidney basins  
Pharmaceuticals  Various of Chapters 
28, 29, 30  All medications and pharmaceutical products and ingredients that have specifically been mentioned to be in relation 
with the COVID -19 pandemic.  
Protective garments  3926.20  Protective unisex garments made of plastic sheeting, textile reinforced plastics or textile backed plastics.  
4015.90  Protective unisex garments made of rubber sheeting, textile reinforced rubber or textile backed rubber.  
4818.50  Paper or cellulose garments and clothing accessories such as disposable paper hospital gowns, paper shoe 
covers etc. These are covered here provided that they are made of paper, paper pulp, cellulose wadding or webs 
of cellulose  fibres. Please check with t he Customs administration in the importing country if they are not solely paper or 
cellulose as they may be classified elsewhere.  
6210.10  Protective garments for surgical/medical use made up of felt or nonwovens whether or not impregnated, coated, 
covere d or laminated (fabrics of heading 56.02 or 56.03). This includes spun -bonded garments.  
6210.40  Men's protective garments for surgical/medical use made of woven textiles of that are impregnated, coated, covered 
or laminated with plastics.  
6210.40  Men's protective garments made of rubberised textile fabrics.  
6210.50  Women's  or unisex protective garments for surgical/medical use made of woven textiles of that are impregnated, 
coated, covered or laminated with plastics.  
6210.50  Women's or unisex protective garments made of rubberised textile fabrics.  
3926.20   "Protective a pron" – made of plastic, disposable  
3926.90  
4016.99  Boot covers/overshoes – made of plastic or rubber, disposable  
4818.90  Boot covers/overshoes – made of cellulose/paper, disposable  
6307.90  Boot covers/overshoes – made of non -woven textiles, disposable  
Sanitizers/Disinfectants  2207.10  Alcohol solution  
2208.90  Alcohol solution  
3808.94  Hand sanitizer  
3808.94  Other disinfectant preparations  
8419.20  Medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers, including autoclaves  
2847.00  Hydrogen peroxide in bulk  
3004.90  Hydrogen peroxide presented as a medicament  
3808.94  Hydrogen peroxide put up in disinfectant preparations for cleaning surfaces  
3808.94  Other chemical disinfectants  
2905.12  Propan -1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan -2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)  
2915.11  
2915.12  Formic acid and its salts  
2918.21  Salicylic acid and its salts  
8539.49  Ultra-violet lamps  
8539.50  Ultra-violet LED lamps   
  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
 
- 44 - Product category  HS2017 codes  Description of the products  
8543.70  Ultra-violet irradiation equipment for disinfection purpose  
Soap 3401.20  Soap 
3401.11  Soap 
3401.30  Liquid or cream hand or skin washes put up for retail sale  
Toilet paper  4803.00  Toilet paper  
4818.10  Toilet paper  
Vaccines  3002.20  Vaccines for human medicine  
3002.30  Vaccines for veterinary medicine  
Other medical supplies  Various  Other medical supplies, such as medical consumable, e.g. oxygen, syringes, that are not part of any of the product 
categories mentioned above.  
 
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