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Date: 2020-08-25 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Department of Commerce

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Executive Summary: This notification amends the export policy for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) masks, specifically modifying Notification No. 21 dated July 28, 2020. It revises the export categories for medical coveralls, N95/FFP2 masks, and medical goggles, while maintaining restrictions on Nitrile/NBR gloves. The changes are effective as of August 25, 2020. Key Points / Main Content: * **Amendments to Export Policy:** * Medical coveralls of all classes and categories, including those for COVID-19, are now freely exportable. This includes gowns and aprons of all types. * All masks are freely exportable, with the exception of N95/FFP2 masks. * **Export Restrictions and Quotas:** * Medical goggles remain in the restricted category with a monthly export quota of 20 Lakh units. * N95/FFP2 masks or their equivalent are now in the restricted category, with a monthly export quota of 50 Lakh units. Export licenses will be issued based on criteria outlined in a separate Trade Notice. * Nitrile/NBR gloves remain prohibited for export. Impact Analysis: * **Exporters of Medical Supplies:** * Impact: Exporters of medical coveralls benefit from the shift to a "free" export category, simplifying the export process. Exporters of N95/FFP2 masks must adhere to the new quota and licensing requirements. Exporters of medical goggles face continued restrictions with a quota. Nitrile/NBR glove exporters continue to be prohibited. * Action Required: Medical coverall exporters should note the updated free export status. N95/FFP2 mask exporters must apply for export licenses and adhere to the monthly quota, following guidelines in the forthcoming Trade Notice. Medical goggle exporters must adhere to the quota. Nitrile/NBR glove exporters must not export. * **Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):** * Impact: Responsible for implementing and monitoring the revised export policies and quotas. * Action Required: Issue a Trade Notice outlining the criteria for export licenses for N95/FFP2 masks and monitor export volumes to ensure compliance with the quotas.

Key Entities Referenced

Foreign Trade Development Regulation Act, 1992: A law that provides the central government with powers regarding foreign trade. Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20: A policy document that outlines the guidelines and objectives for foreign trade. ITC HS Export Policy 2018: Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System) used for export policy. Personal Protection Equipment: Equipment designed to protect individuals from health and safety risks (PPE). N95FFP2 masks: A type of filtering facepiece respirator, with specific export restrictions and quotas. Medical Coveralls: Protective garments used in medical settings, subject to changes in export policy. Medical Goggles: Eye protection used in medical settings, with a monthly export quota. Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade, and Ex-Officio Additional Secretary.
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Medical Coveralls of all PPE medical coveralls are 901850 Classes/Categories freely exportable.[भाग II—ख(cid:2) ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजप(cid:12) : असाधारण 3 901890 Free 9020 Restricted Monthly export quota of 20 2. Medical Goggles 207 A Lakh units of Medical Goggles 392690 Restricted Monthly export quota of 50 3. N95/FFP2 masks or its equivalent 621790 Lakh units 630790 Free All masks (except N95/FFP2 4. All masks ( Except N95/FFP2 masks masks or its equivalent) are or its equivalent) freely exportable 5. Nitrile/NBR Gloves Prohibited 6. Face Shields Free Face Shields are freely exportable 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 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. [F. No. 01/91/180/21/AM20/EC/E-21933] AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-Officio Addl. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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