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Published on: Mar 30, 2023, 13:02:17 IST
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Drugs for rare diseases exempted fully from basic customs duty

Caption: Basic customs duty of 10% is generally charged for medicines. (For Representation)
Caption: Basic customs duty of 10% is generally charged for medicines. (For Representation)

The government on Thursday announced a full exemption of drugs and food imported for personal use for the treatment of rare diseases from basic customs duty, saying it will result in substantial cost savings and provide much-needed relief to the patients. Read more…

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