Kathmandu, May 21
The government has issued a new procedure to facilitate the
imports of goods used in the prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19
pandemic.
The Department of Customs issued the procedure as per the
provision of Article 93 of the Customs Act, 2007.
The procedure had included 21 different products and items
like medical grade oxygen, oxygen cylinders that would receive fast-track
customs clearance.
Necessary items required for the treatment of COVID-19 that
would get special treatment at the customs are oxygen canister, concentrators,
filling systems and spare parts for oxygen cylinders, Remdesivir, humidifiers
and viral filters for ventilators, ICU monitor, and ICU beds.
These items will also get discounts in customs duties. A
Rapid Response Team coordinated by Deputy Director General of the Department
will be formed to facilitate in the process.
However, the goods being imported should have proven
quality. If the quality is not proven, the customs office can pass the goods
after the recommendation of the Ministry of Health of Population and designated
agencies.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 22 May 2021.
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