Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on February 25, 2020, amends Notification No. 47 dated February 8, 2020, regarding the export policy of personal protection equipment and masks. The amendment modifies restrictions on the export of certain items, specifically listing exceptions that are now freely exportable while maintaining the prohibition on other items. This notification is issued under the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Overview:** Modifies the export policy for personal protection equipment and masks as outlined in Notification No. 47, dated 08.02.2020.
* **Freely Exportable Items:** The following items are now freely exportable:
* Surgical Masks/Disposable Masks (2-3 Ply)
* All Gloves (except NBR Gloves)
* All Ophthalmic instruments and appliances under ITCHS 901850 (except Medical Goggles)
* Surgical Blades
* Non-Woven Shoe covers Disposable
* Breathing appliances used by Airmen, Divers, mountaineers or Firemen
* Gas Masks with chemical absorbent for filtration against poisonous vapour, smoke, gases
* HDPE Tarpaulin/Plastic Tarpaulin
* PVC conveyor belt
* Biopsy Punch
* **Prohibited Items:** Export of all other personal protection equipment, including N95 masks and items not specifically listed as exceptions, remains prohibited.
Impact Analysis:
* **Exporters of Personal Protection Equipment:**
* Impact: Can now freely export the items listed in the notification as exceptions. Continued prohibition on exporting other PPE, including N95 masks.
* Action Required: Review product list to determine which items are now eligible for export and ensure compliance with the updated regulations.
* **Directorate General of Foreign Trade:**
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the amended export policy.
* Action Required: Implement and communicate the changes in export policy to relevant stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Responsible for foreign trade policy.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued and published, likely referring to New Delhi, Delhi.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: Indian law that empowers the Central Government to regulate foreign trade.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: The prevailing foreign trade policy at the time of the notification.
Personal Protection Equipment: Goods related to personal safety and health including clothing, masks, gloves etc.
N95 Masks: A type of personal protective equipment (PPE) used for respiratory protection.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex-Officio Additional Secretary.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade and industry.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 25th February, 2020
No. 48/2015-2020
Subject : Amendment in Export Policy of Personal Protection Equipment/Masks
S.O. 854(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 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20,
the Central Government hereby makes following amendment in the Notification No. 47 dated
08.02.2020 related to export of Personal Protection Equipment and Masks:
Sl. No. ITC HS Codes Description Present Policy
All Personal Protection Equipment including Clothing and
Masks [Coveralls (Class 2/3/4) and N-95 Masks]. Prohibited
However, the following items are freely exportable:
1. Surgical Masks/Disposable Masks (2/3 Ply)
2. All Gloves except NBR Gloves.
3. All Ophthalmic instruments and appliances under
ITCHS 901850 except Medical Goggles
4. Surgical Blades
901850
5. Non-Woven Shoe covers (Disposable)
901890
6. Breathing appliances used by Airmen, Divers,
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mountaineers or Firemen
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7. Gas Masks with chemical absorbent for filtration
621790
against poisonous vapour, smoke, gases
630790
8. HDPE Tarpaulin/Plastic Tarpaulin
9. PVC conveyor belt
10. Biopsy Punch
3. Effect of this Notification:
The Notification No. 47 dated 08.02.2020 is amended to the extent that the items specified under Serial No. 1 to
10 above are allowed freely for export. However, export of all other Personal Protection Equipment including
N-95 masks or other items not specified in the exceptions above, shall remain Prohibited.
[F. No. 01/91/180/21/AM20/EC]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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