India Exempts Covid-19 Supplies from Import Duty

In the context of Covid-19 situation, considering the immediate requirement of ventilators and other items,the Central Government has granted exemption from Basic Customs Duty and Health cess, on the import of the following goods, with immediate effect:

1. Ventilators,
2. Face masks, surgical Masks,
3. Personal protection equipment (PPE)
4. Covid-19 test kits
5. inputs for manufacture of the aboveitems

This basic customs duty exemption shall be available  until  September, 30th  2020.

Last updated: December 26th, 2025