Export of PPE Kit, 2/3 ply surgical masks, N-95 and equivalent masks allowed
DGFT vide Notification No. 29 dated 25.08.2020 has removed restriction on export of PPE medical coveralls & 2/3 ply surgical masks & allowed export of N-95 and equivalent masks under monthly quota.
The Notification issued in this regard is as under:
(To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-11, Section- 3, Sub-Section (li))
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Udyog Bhawan New Delhi
Dated: 25th August, 2020
S.0. (E) In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Central Government hereby makes following amendment in the Notification No. 21 dated 28.07.2020 amending the Schedule 2 of the lTC (HS) Export Policy 2018 related to the export of Personal Protection Equipments/ Masks, as under :
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Serial |
lTC HS |
Description |
Export Policy |
Policy Condition |
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207A |
901850 901890 9020 392690 621790 630790 |
Following Personal Protection Equipments (PPEs) exported either as part of kits or as individual items – |
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1. Medical Coveralls of all Classes/ Categories |
Free |
PPE medical coveralls are freely exportable. |
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2. Medical Goggles |
Restricted |
Monthly export quota of 20 lakh units of Medical Goggles |
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3. N95/FFP2 masks or its equivalent |
Restricted |
Monthly export quota of 50 Lakh units |
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4. All masks ( Except N95/FFP2 masks or its equivalent) |
Free |
All masks (except N95/FFP2 masks or its equivalent) are freely exportable |
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5. Nitrile/NBR Gloves |
Prohibited |
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6. Face Shields |
Free |
Face Shields are freely exportable |
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2. Effect of this Notification:
Notification No. 21 dated 28.07.2020 is amended to the extent that the export policy of 2/3 Ply Surgical masks, medical coveralls of all classes and categories (including medical coveralls for COVID-19) is amended from “Restricted” to “Free” category and these coveralls( including gowns and abcaus.in aprons of all types) are now freely exportable. Medical goggles continue to remain in restricted category with monthly quota of 20 Lakh units and Nitrile/NBR gloves continue to remain prohibited.
The export policy of N-95/FFP2 masks or its equivalent masks is revised from “Prohibited” to “Restricted” category. A monthly export quota of 50 lakh units has been fixed for N-95/FFP2 masks or its equivalent ,for issuing export licenses to eligible applicants as per the criteria to be separately issued in a Trade Notice.
(Amit Yadav)
Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, Government of India
E-mail: dgft@nic.in
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