Government has granted exemption from Basic Customs Duty and Health cess, on the import of Ventilators, Face masks, surgical Masks, Personal protection equipment and Covid-19 test kits. <br />''<br />'' Finance Ministry has said that this basic customs duty exemption will be available upto the 30th September this year. The government has taken the decision in the context of Covid-19 situation and considering the immediate requirement of ventilators and other items.<br />''  <br />