Govt lifts ban on export of N-95 masks to boost outbound shipments

Published On 2020-10-07 06:00 GMT   |   Update On 2020-10-07 06:00 GMT

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday removed export curbs on N-95 masks, to promote outbound shipments of the product.

"The export policy of N-95/FFP-2 masks or its equivalent is amended from restricted to free category, making all types of masks freely exportable," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

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In August, a monthly export quota of 50 lakh units was fixed for N-95/FFP2 masks or its equivalent for issuance of export licences to eligible applicants.


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