Yemen Import Regulations for Pre-Owned (Used and Refurbished) Medical Devices - Customs Forum

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General Market Condition: No Restrictions
Are there special restrictions or tariffs that apply to used equipment that do not apply to new medical equipment?
There are no restrictions on the importation of used equipment, except that it be in good condition. Tariff rates are lower for used equipment than for new equipment, and this applies to used medical equipment. The tariff on new medical equipment is five percent. The custom duties are exempted if the hospital is an investment project, but the used equipment must not be more than eight years old.
Can public health institutions buy used or refurbished Medical devices?
Yes, public health institutions buy used or refurbished medical devices when priced competitively with new equipment. Yemen's Ministry of Health buys medical equipment through the tendering system.
Is there a market for used of refurbished devices?
Yes, the market for used medical equipment is good, especially in private hospitals.
If there is a market, what types of used or refurbished medical equipment are in the greatest demand?
The greatest demand for refurbished medical equipment is from small hospitals, clinics and health centers.
Yemen's ministry of Public Health is unable to cope with increasing demand for modern health services, so it has encouraged the private sector to establish hospitals and clinics. Statistics indicate that Yemen has over 105 government hospitals, 200 private hospitals, over 750 health care centers and clinics, and 2,900 pharmacies, representing a significant market for medical instruments, supplies, and pharmaceuticals. Yemeni expatriates and businessmen are planning to invest in larger hospitals. More than 60 private companies are importing and trading in medical instruments, supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
There are no restrictions on the importation of used equipment, except that it be in good condition. Tariff rates are lower for used equipment than for new equipment, and this applies to used medical equipment. The tariff on new medical equipment is five percent.
Public health institutions buy used or refurbished medical devices when priced competitively with new equipment. Yemen's Ministry of Health buys medical equipment through the tendering system.
The market for used medical equipment is good, especially in private hospitals.
Yemen has over 100 government hospitals, 550 small private hospitals and clinics and over 2,700 pharmacies, representing a significant market for medical instruments, supplies, and pharmaceuticals. More than 50 private companies are importing and trading in medical devices. With a population of 17.7 million that is growing at a 3.5 percent rate, the need for all types of equipment is great and will continue to grow.

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