The Notification No. 44 dated 31.01.2020 is amended to the extent that the items such as Surgical Masks/Disposable Masks (2/3 Ply) and all Gloves except NBR Gloves are allowed freely for export. However, export of all other Personal Protection Equipment including N-95 and other Personal Protection Equipment accompanying Masks and Gloves not specified in the exceptions above shall remain Prohibited.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Udyog Bhavan
New Delhi
Notification No. 47/2015-2020
New Delhi, Dated: 8th February 2020
Subject: – Amendment in Export Policy of Personal Protection Equipment/Masks
S.O. (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. 44 dated 31.01.2020 related to export of Personal Protection Equipment and Masks:
| Serial No. | ITCHS Codes | Description | Present Policy |
| 207 A | 901850
901890 9020 392690 621790 630790 |
All Personal Protection Equipments including Clothing and Masks[Coveralls (Class 2/3/4) and N-95 Masks] except the following items:
1. Surgical Masks/ Disposable Masks ( 2/3 Ply) 2. All Gloves (except NBR Gloves) |
Prohibited |
2. Effect of this Notification:
The Notification No. 44 dated 31.01.2020 is amended to the extent that the items such as Surgical Masks/Disposable Masks (2/3 Ply) and all Gloves except NBR Gloves are allowed freely for export. However, export of all other Personal Protection Equipment including N-95 and other Personal Protection Equipment accompanying Masks and Gloves not specified in the exceptions above shall remain Prohibited.
(Amit Yadav)
Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-Officio Additional Secretary, Government or India
E-mail: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/91/180/21/AM20/EC)
