Import of Oxygen concentrators permitted for personal use through post, courier or e-commerce portals



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The Indian government has made it easier to import oxygen concentrators for personal use. Until July 31, 2021, these devices can be brought into the country through post, courier, or e-commerce platforms, provided they are declared as gifts for customs clearance. This amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy aims to streamline the process for individuals needing these essential medical devices.

Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce has permitted the Import of oxygen concentrators for personal use through post, courier or e-commerce portals, where Customs clearance is sought as "gifts", till 31 July 2021. Read the official notification below:

To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-11, Section-3, Sub-Section (II) 

Government of India 
Ministry of Commerce & Industry 
Department of Commerce 
Directorate General of Foreign Trade 

Notification No. 4 /2015-2020  
New Delhi, Dated:30th April, 2021 

Oxygen Concentrator Imports Allowed as Gifts Until July 31

Subject: Amendment in Para 2.25 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20. S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of the FT(D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends Pam 2.25 of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-2020 as under: 

Import of Oxygen concentrators for personal use has been permitted

Effect of the Notification: Para 2.25 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 is revised to include import of oxygen concentrators for personal use through post, courier or e-commerce portals in the list of exempted categories, where Customs clearance is sought as "gifts", till 31 July 2021.

This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.

(Amit Yadav) 
Director General of Foreign Trade & 
Ex- officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India 
(F.No. 01/93/180116/AM- WPC-11(B)/E-1713) 

FAQ :

Yes, you can import oxygen concentrators for personal use.

Oxygen concentrators can be imported through post, courier, or e-commerce portals.

Customs clearance is permitted if the oxygen concentrator is declared as a 'gift'.

This facility is available until July 31, 2021.

The notification was issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade.




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