Exemption of Customs duty on import of COVID-19 related items
SRO 556(I)2020 is a Customs SRO dated 19 June 2020, listed by FBR as "Exemption of Customs duty on import of COVID-19 related items".
FBR publishes this SRO as scanned images, so the text below was transcribed by Qanoon Digest from the page images, with tables set out as tables. Check the official PDF before relying on any wording or figure.
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GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND REVENUE
(REVENUE DIVISION)
Islamabad, the 19th June, 2020
NOTIFICATION
(CUSTOMS)
S.R.O. 556 (I)/2020.- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 19 of the Customs Act 1969 (IV of 1969) and in supersession of its Notification No. S.R.O. 235(I)/2020 dated the 20th March, 2020, the Federal Government is pleased to exempt whole of the customs duty, regulatory duty and additional customs duty on import of items specified in column (2) of the Table below:
Table
| S. No. | Description | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| 1. | Real-time PCR system (standard 96-well plate and 0.2ml tubes format, 5 channel) | Respective Headings |
| 2. | Biosafety Cabinet | |
| 3. | Auto Clave 50 Liter Capacity | |
| 4. | Multi channel pipette (0.5-10 µl) | |
| 5. | Single channel pipette a) 2 µl b) 10 µl c) 200 µl d) 1000 µl | |
| 6. | Multi channel pipette 20-200 ml | |
| 7. | Vacuum fold | |
| 8. | Micro Centrifuge (Non-refrigerated, Rotor capacity: 12 x 1.5 / 2.0 ml vessels, 2 x PCR strip, Max. speed: 12,100 x g (13,400 rpm)) | |
| 9. | PCR Cabinet (HEPA filter system, UV and white light) | |
| 10 | Real-time PCR kit for the detection of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) | |
| 11 | Viral RNA Extraction Kit and machine (Automatic Extractors) | |
| 12 | VTM (Viral Transport Medium) | |
| 13 | Dr Oligo Synthesizer | |
| 14 | Refrigerator/freezer (-20 ºC) | |
| 15 | Vortex Machine | |
| 16 | Refrigerated Centrifuge Machine (Rotor capacity 1.5ml x 24, max. speed 14000 rpm) | |
| 17 | UPS (6 KVA) | |
| 18 | Tyvek Suits | |
| 19 | N-95 | |
| 20 | Biohazard Bags (18 Liters) | |
| 21 | PAPR (Powdered Air Purifying respirators) | |
| 22 | Multimode ventilator with air compressor | |
| 23 | Vital sign monitor with 2IBPand ETco2 two Temp. |
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| 24 | ICU motorized patient bed with side cabinet and over bed table | |
| 25 | Syringe infusion pump | |
| 26 | Infusion pump | |
| 27 | Electric suction machine | |
| 28 | Defibrillator | |
| 29 | X-Ray Mobile Machine | |
| 30 | Simple Nebulizer | |
| 31 | Ultrasound machine | |
| 32 | Noninvasive BIPAP | |
| 33 | ECG Machine | |
| 34 | Pulse Oximeters | |
| 35 | Ripple mattress | |
| 36 | Blood gas analyzer | |
| 37 | AMBU Bag | |
| 38 | Nitrile Gloves | |
| 39 | Latex Gloves | |
| 40 | Goggles | |
| 41 | Face Shields | |
| 42 | Gum Boots | |
| 43 | Mackintosh bed sheets | |
| 44 | Surgical Masks | |
| 45 | Air Ways | |
| 46 | Diaflow | |
| 47 | Disposable Nebulizer Mask Kit | |
| 48 | ECG Electrodes | |
| 49 | ETT Tube (Endotracheal Tubes) All sizes | |
| 50 | Humidifier Disposable Flexible | |
| 51 | IV Cannula all sizes | |
| 52 | IV Chambers | |
| 53 | Oxygen Recovery Kit | |
| 54 | Padded Sheets | |
| 55 | Stomach Tube | |
| 56 | Stylet for Endotracheal Tube | |
| 57 | Suction Tube control valve | |
| 58 | Tracheostomy Tube 7, 7.5, 8 | |
| 59 | Ventilator Circuit | |
| 60 | Ventury Masks | |
| 61 | Disposable shoes cover (water proof) |
- This Notification shall remain effective till 30th September, 2020
(S.M.Tariq Huda)
Additional Secretary
[CNo.1(1)Tar-I/95-PT-IV]
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