Type of Intervention: Financial and Economic, Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Health, Private Sector and Businesses
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Decision Made by the President and Cabinet of Ministers
Overview: For the duration of the emergency referred to in Decree 417 of 2020, the following goods will be exempt from the sales tax -VAT, on import, and on sales in the national territory without the right to return and / or compensation :
1. Nebulizer
2. Scale weighs babies
3. Vital signs monitor
4. Electrocardiograph
5. Glucometer
6. Tensiometer
7. Pulse oximeter
8. Vacuum cleaner for secretions
9. Defibrillator
10. Incubator
11. Radiant heat lamp
12. Phototherapy lamp
13. Infusion pump
14. Sense organs team
15. Oxygen Bullet
16. Stethoscope
17. Fan
18. Portable X-ray equipment
19. Oxygen concentrator
20. Transport monitor
21. Flowmeter
22. Cephalic chamber
23. Hospital bed
24. Pediatric hospital bed
Full details here: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/minhacienda/73_MinHacienda_decreto_No_438_del_19_de_marzo_de_2020.pdf
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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Medical Devices industry
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government
Evidence/Justification: It is required to take tax measures that reduce the value in the import and acquisition of goods and supplies in the national territory, essential for the provision of medical services for patients suffering from the Coronavirus COVID-19 and for preventive care of the Colombian population on this pandemic, which is why the exemption from sales tax -VAT, on imports and sales in the national territory is established.
The negative economic effects generated by the new Corona Covid-19 virus on the inhabitants of the national territory require attention through the adoption of extraordinary measures aimed at meeting obligations of a different nature, such as tax, financial, among others, in order to protect the health sector, promote the country’s industry and commerce, and absorb the economic losses and labor force affected by this pandemic