On 1 July 2022, the European Commission adopted a decision enabling Member States to temporarily waive customs duties and VAT on the importation of life-saving equipment (including food, blankets, tents, and electric generators) from third countries destined for Ukrainians affected by the ongoing war. The measure applies retroactively from 24 February 2022 and will remain in place until 31 December 2022.
The waiver applies to goods imported by:
- State organisations, and
- Charitable or philanthropic organisations approved by the Member States’ competent authorities.
For more information, read the full release at ec.europa.eu.