Amendment in export policy of masks
Modification in notification banned the export of masks:
The export of masks was banned due to Covid 19. An amendment is made in the export policy of masks. Notification no 6/2015-20 dated 16th May 2020 has allowed the export of some specific type of masks. In excercise of powers conferred by the section 3 of foreign trade(development and regulation )Act 1992 as amended read with para 1.02 and 2.01 of foreign trade policy 2015-20. The central government made the following modification in the notification no. 44 dated 31.01.2020 read with notification no. 52 dated 19.03.2020 to amend the export policy of masks:
Effect of this notification:
The restriction was on the export of all types of masks. Now it is amended to allow the export of non-medical and non-surgical masks of all types. (Cotton, silk, wool, knotted). all other masks will still be barred for export.
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