Can the import of materials for the prevention and control of the epidemic during the epidemic be exempted from tax?

Imported materials used for the prevention and control of the epidemic of pneumonia infected by the new coronavirus donated by overseas donors free of charge can be exempted from import tariffs and import-related value-added tax and consumption tax.

From Jan. 1 to March 31, 2020, tariffs will be exempted on materials imported by health and wellness authorities for direct use in the prevention and control of the epidemic.

The tariff increase measures against the United States will not be implemented for the materials imported under the duty-free policy for imported materials for the prevention and control of the epidemic of pneumonia infected by the new coronavirus and originating in the United States.