Delhi HC: No customs duties on rare disease medicines

Delhi High Court clarifies no custom duties on medicines for rare diseases, ensuring expedited clearance and access to necessary treatments. Justice Pratibha Singh's order emphasizes swift clearance by customs authorities, avoiding unnecessary delays. The ruling follows a Finance Ministry notification granting full exemption from basic customs duty on drugs and food for rare diseases. The decision benefits children with conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, easing the financial burden of treatment.
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news