DGFT amends the export policy of certain PPEs

The Director General of Foreign Trade vide on 21nd July 2020 has prohibited the export of Medical Coveralls of all Classes/Categories (except Surgical drapes, isolation aprons, surgical wraps and X-ray gowns) , Medical Goggles and All masks other than non-medical/non-surgical masks (cotton, silk, wool, polyester, Nylon, Rayon, Viscose – Knitted, Woven or Blended)

However surgical drapes, isolation aprons, surgical wraps and X-Ray gowns are removed from prohibition under the medical coveralls of all classes and categories. All other items as described above, including other types of medical coveralls of all classes and categories, exported against the mentioned HS codes or falling under any other HS code, continue to remain prohibited for export, as part of prohibition on personal protection equipment.

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