Date: 2020-06-22Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Central Government hereby makes following amendment in the Notification No 44 dated 31 01 2020 read with Notification No 06 dated 16 05 2020 amending the Schedule 2 of the ITC HS Export Policy related to the export of Personal Protection Equipments/masks as under
Executive Summary:
This notification amends the ITC HS Export Policy, specifically Schedule 2, concerning the export of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) masks. It prohibits the export of certain PPE items, either as part of kits or individual items. The amendment references Notifications No. 44 dated 31.01.2020 and No. 06 dated 16.05.2020. It was issued on June 22, 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
Export Policy Amendment:
* Amends Notification No. 44 dated 31.01.2020, read with Notification No. 06 dated 16.05.2020, regarding the export of PPE masks.
Prohibited Items:
The following Personal Protection Equipments (PPEs) are prohibited for export, whether exported as part of kits or as individual items:
* Medical Coveralls of all Classes/Categories (HS Codes 901850, 901890)
* Medical Goggles (HS Code 9020)
* All masks other than non-medical/non-surgical masks (Cotton, silk, wool, polyester, Nylon, Rayon, Viscose Knitted, Woven or Blended) (HS Code 392690)
* Nitrile/NBR Gloves (HS Code 621790)
* Face Shield (HS Code 630790)
Clarification on Scope:
* The prohibition applies only to the items specifically described and exported under the mentioned HS codes or falling under any other HS code.
* All other items, not explicitly prohibited, are freely exportable.
Impact Analysis:
Exporters of PPE:
Impact: Exporters are directly affected by the restrictions on specific PPE items. They are prohibited from exporting the listed items.
Action Required: Exporters must cease exporting the prohibited PPE items (Medical Coveralls, Medical Goggles and all masks other than non-medical/non-surgical masks, Nitrile/NBR Gloves, and Face Shield) under the specified HS codes, ensure compliance with the amended policy, and verify if their products fall under the restricted categories.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):
Impact: DGFT is responsible for implementing and enforcing the amended export policy.
Action Required: DGFT needs to ensure that the updated policy is effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders and enforced through export regulations and monitoring.
Key Entities Referenced
Personal Protection Equipment: A category of equipment, including masks, coveralls and gloves, subject to export policy amendments in the notification.
ITC HS Export Policy: The export policy based on the Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) which is being amended by the notification, specifically Schedule 2.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20: The overarching foreign trade policy under which the current notification is issued, referring to paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: The Act of Parliament that provides the legal basis for the Central Government to regulate foreign trade.
Central Government: The issuing authority for the notification, exercising powers under the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The agency responsible for implementing the foreign trade policy and issuing the notification.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
New Delhi, Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 22nd June, 2020
No. 14 /2015-2020
Subject:- Amendment in Export Policy of Personal Protection Equipment/Masks
S.O. 1996(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. 44 dated 31.01.2020
read with Notification No. 06 dated 16.05.2020 amending the Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy related to
the export of Personal Protection Equipments/masks as under:
Serial ITC Description Export Policy
Number HS Codes
Following Personal Protection Equipments (PPEs) exported
either as part of kits or as individual items -
901850
901890 1.Medical Coveralls of all Classes/Categories
9020 2.Medical Goggles
Prohibited
392690 3.All masks other than non-medical/non-surgical masks
207A
621790 (cotton, silk, wool, polyester, Nylon, Rayon, Viscose –
Knitted, Woven or Blended)
630790
4. Nitrile/NBR Gloves
5. Face Shield[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
2. Effect of this Notification:
Notification No. 44 dated 31.01.2020 read with Notification No. 06 dated 16.05.2020 is amended to the extent
that only items as described above, exported against the mentioned HS codes or falling under any other HS
code, are prohibited for export, as part of prohibition on personal protection equipments. All other items are
freely exportable.
[F. No. 01/91/180/21/AM20/EC]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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