As per the recent tweet of PIB in Maharashtra, the Import of COVID-related relief items, even if purchased or meant for donating to Govt. or to any relief agency upon recommendation of State authority, to be EXEMPTED from IGST till 31 Aug 2021.
Amphotericin-B (required for treating Mucormycosis fungal infection) has also been included in list of items EXEMPTED from IGST, in view of rising cases of the infection.
Amphotericin-B included in the list of items exempted from IGST Group of Ministers to be formed quickly (by tomorrow), who will submit report by 8 June 2021; to examine need for further reductions & decide on any new rates in exemptions.
Source from: https://twitter.com/PIBMumbai/status/1398291395417317378
