South Korea adopts zero tariffs on imported masks 
 

The South Korean government on Tuesday decided to implement a zero-tariff policy on imported masks as well as melt-blown non-woven fabric, according to local authorities. 

This tariff policy will be in effect from March 18 till June 30. 

Imported masks were until now taxed at 10 percent, and melt-blown non-woven fabric used in the manufacture of masks at eight percent. Both were reduced to zero.