EquipNet’s logistics department is continuingly working at the service of our customers worldwide, and during this difficult situation we want to reassure everyone we’re on top of the needs of everyone and constantly adapting to this ever-changing situation with the Coronavirus.
We’ve tried to keep the following table up to date with the logistic, taxing and customs’ situation.
| Country | Quarantined | Tourist Borders | Commercial Borders | Export | Import | Financial Incentives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | YES | Closed | Open | Products deemed essential in the crisis limited for exports | Tax exemptions on some products | Credit and interest relief |
| Bolivia | YES | Closed | Open | No restrictions | Tax exemptions on some products | New credits and relief on existing |
| Brazil | NO | Open | Open | No restrictions | Tax exemptions on some products | Nothing |
| Colombia | YES | Closed | Open | Products deemed essential in the crisis limited for exports | Tax exemptions on some products | Pre-approved credit line, financial relief, low import costs |
| Costa Rica | NO | Open | Open | No restrictions | Temporary exception on cargo vehicles movement | Credit and interest relief |
| Chile | YES | Closed | Open | No restrictions | Preferential processing, expeditious and without a limit of amounts for medical supplies | Tax incentives, employment protection, Credits for SMEs, support to low income families. |
| Ecuador | YES | Closed | Open | Products deemed essential in the crisis limited for exports | Ease for medical supplies and equipment | Business relief for manufacturing a purchasing |
| Guatemala | NO | Closed | Open | No restrictions | Tax exemptions on some products | Credit line for SMEs |
| Mexico | NO | Open | Open | No restrictions | Tax exemptions on some products. Removed barriers for Public purchases | Credit and interest relief |
| Nicaragua | NO | Open | Open | No restrictions | Tax exemptions on some products | Nothing |
| Paraguay | YES | Closed | Open | No restrictions | Nothing | Nothing |
| Peru | YES | Closed | Open | No restrictions | Tax exemptions on some products | Business reliefs for SMEs |
| Puerto Rico | YES | Closed | Open | Products deemed essential in the crisis limited for exports | Nothing | Business reliefs for SMEs |
| Uruguay | NO | Closed | Open | No restrictions | Nothing | Credit line for SMEs |
The above information is referential, for the latest please click on each country’s name for the source. If you need specifics for your process, please contact your sales rep.