NEW DELHI: The government has lifted the prohibition on export of all non-woven fabric used for production of masks and coveralls other than those in the 25-70 GSM (grams per square metre) and melt-blown categories.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a notification said export of non-woven fabric for 25-70 GSM and melt-blown fabric continues to be in the prohibited category.
“All other non-woven fabrics with GSM other than 25-70 GSM are freely allowed for exports,” DGFT said.
Last month, India allowed the export of personal protective equipment(PPE) medical coveralls with a monthly quota of 50 lakh. It also permitted the export of non-surgical/non-medical masks made up of rayon, nylon, polyester, viscose fabrics in woven, blended and knitted form in addition to masks made up of cotton, silk and woollen.
