Import duties on goods necessary for the life support of the population of the EAEU member States have been reset

On behalf of the Head of state K. K. Tokayev, the Kazakh side submitted to the Council of the Eurasian economic Commission a proposal to establish zero customs duties on imports of potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, carrots, pepper, rye, long-grain rice, buckwheat, buckwheat groats, ready-made food products intended for children, the basis for the production of breast milk substitutes, juices for children, medicines and raw materials for their production, medical devices and medical equipment necessary for the prevention and treatment of COVID-2019 coronavirus.
"In the context of a seasonal reduction in the supply of vegetables, as well as high demand for personal protective equipment and medicines, the decision will reduce the cost of importing these sensitive goods for the population," said Alikhan Smailov, a Member of the Council of the Eurasian economic Commission from Kazakhstan.
This initiative was supported by all the EEU member States. Customs duties were reset for the period up to June 30, 2020, and for certain types of medical devices and medicines, zero duties will be in effect until September 30, 2020.the decision can be extended if necessary.