Bureau of Customs Issued CAO 07-2020 under the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act"

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday issued the guidelines for the implementation of tax and duty-exempt importations of personal protective equipment (PPEs) and other emergency medical supplies, under the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act.”

BOC said Customs Administrative Order (CAO) 07-2020 will serve as the guidelines for  Section 4(o) of Republic Act No. 11469 which states that importation of equipment and supplies for COVID-19 response shall be exempt from impost duties, taxes, and other fees.