Procedure for Export of Samples of PPE Medical Coveralls for COVID-19
Procedure for Export of Samples of PPE Medical Coveralls for COVID-19
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has specified the Procedure for the Export of Samples of PPE Medical Coveralls for COVID-19 vide Trade Notice No. 19/2020-2021. After the announcement of the Revised Procedure and Criteria for exporting PPE Medical Coveralls, there were several representations from the exporter for shipment of Samples of PPE Medical Coveralls outside India for testing purposes.
Considering this, The DGFT categorized PPE Samples as Restricted Export Items (Non-SCOMET). Hence the exporter needs to obtain export authorization from the Government for shipments of Samples of PPE Medical Coveralls. The exporter can apply for export authorization/license online through the new DGFT Platform under the Non-SCOMET Restricted items sections. The present article briefs the Procedure for the Export of Samples of PPE Medical Coveralls for COVID-19,
Important Announcement for Exporter
- DGFT also clearly mentioned that only 50 units of PPE Medical Coveralls for COVID-19 samples per IEC per country will be allowed
- The exporter can apply for export authorization online through DGFT’s ECOM Module as Non-SCOMET Restricted items and exports are not required to furnish any hard copy of the application via email or post to DGFT.
Prescribed Date for Application Submission
As per the trade notice, the exporter can apply anytime for export authorization. The exporter can apply for export authorization/license online through the new DGFT Platform under the Restricted Export Item (Non-SCOMET) and specify the item description as “PPE medical coveralls for COVID-19 Samples” in the application.
The validity of Export Authorization/License
Export Authorization’s validity for exporting samples of PPE Medical Coveralls for COVID-19 is three months from the date of the issue.
Documents Required for Export License
The following documents must be submitted to get the export license for the Export of Samples of PPE Medical Coveralls for COVID-19.
- Copy of the Import Export Code of the Firm
- Documentary proof of manufacturing of textile/medical textile products or medical devices by the firm
Note: All documents must be duly self–attested by the authorized person of the firm.
Application Procedure for Export Authorization
As mentioned above, the exporter can obtain the Obtain Export Authorization of Non-SCOMET Restricted items by applying DGFT’s ECOM application module. Once the DGFT accepts the license request, the export authorization for the shipment of Samples of PPE Medical Coveralls for COVID-19 will be issued.
Click here to learn more about the Procedure to Obtain Export Authorization for Non-SCOMET Restricted items.
Other Conditions to Get Export License
- As mentioned above, all relevant documents must be furnished along with the application to verify the eligibility criteria and issue an export license.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered for the issue of the export license.
- Any application received through email or another format will not be considered for authorization.
The DGFT’s notification about the Revised Procedure and Criteria for exporting PPE Medical Coveralls for COVID-19 is attached below for reference.
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