The
European Commission has extended the temporary relief for customs duties and
VAT on the import of medical devices and protective equipment from third
countries to help the fight against COVID-19 until 31 October 2020.
The
relief covers masks and protective equipment, testing kits, ventilators and
other medical equipment. The relief was originally for six months and has now
been extended for a further three months to 31 October 2020. For more
information read the Commission’s update.