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China removes tariffs, value-added tax on imports for civilian high-tech projects

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-08-03 23:48

BEIJING - China has scrapped tariffs and value-added taxes on core equipment, components, and raw materials imported and used in civilian high-tech projects since July 15, according to a circular of the Ministry of Finance and other departments.

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The move seeks to encourage research and development in the nation's major strategic products, core technologies and major projects, said the circular.

The projects that have been exempted from taxation include core electronics, high-end universal chips, basic software, integrated circuit-manufacturing equipment, new generation wireless mobile communication networks, and new drugs for prevention and treatment of some infectious diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis.