India Loosens Export Restrictions on Certain Textiles Used in Mask Production

India revised its export policies for certain textile raw materials used in mask and coverall production, the country’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade said Aug. 18. The change removes export restrictions on eight Harmonized System codes classified under “non-woven fabrics for 25-70 GSM” and “non-woven fabrics other than 25-70 GSM,” a measure of grams per square inch. The exception for “melt-blown fabric of any GSM” continues, and it is not allowed for export.