Exemption from customs duties on import of COVID-19 pandemic items
SRO 844(I)/2021 is a Customs SRO dated 30 June 2021, listed by FBR as "Exemption from customs duties on import of COVID-19 pandemic 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 30th June, 2021.
NOTIFICATION
(CUSTOMS)
S.R.O. 844 (I)/2021.- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 19 of the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969), and in supersession of its Notification 1251(I)/2020 dated the 23rd November, 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, namely :-
"Table
| S. No. | Description | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| 1. | Real-time PCR system ( 2- 6 channels) | Respective Headings |
| 2. | Biosafety Cabinet | |
| 3. | Auto Clave | |
| 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: temp range refrigerator (+2 to +8°C), freezer (-15 to - 30°C) | |
| 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. | |
| 24 | ICU motorized patient bed with side cabinet and over bed table | |
| 25 | Syringe infusion pump |
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| S. No. | Description | PCT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 take effect from the 1st day of July, 2021 and shall remain effective till the 31st day of December, 2021".
(Syed Hamid Ali)
Additional Secretary
[File No. 1(1)Tar-I/95.PT-V]
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