India Bans Export of Key PPE and Masks; Excludes Non-Medical Masks; Effective Immediately Until Further Notice.

The Government of India has amended its export policy to prohibit the export of various personal protection equipment (PPE) and masks. This includes medical coveralls, goggles, all masks except non-medical/non-surgical masks, nitrile gloves, and face shields. The prohibition is effective immediately and applies to items listed under specific ITC HS codes. The transitional arrangements under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 are not applicable to this notification. The restrictions will remain in place until further notice, and the notification supersedes previous policies allowing the export of certain PPE items.

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