Export Incentives & Government Schemes
RoDTEP, RoSCTL, EPCG, Advance Authorisation, and Duty Drawback. We identify every incentive your business qualifies for and file your claims correctly.
Why Export Incentives Matter
Indian exporters pay embedded taxes and levies that are not refunded under GST or any other mechanism. These hidden costs make your products more expensive in global markets. Export incentive schemes exist to neutralise this disadvantage and keep Indian goods competitive.
The problem? Most exporters either do not know which schemes they qualify for, file claims incorrectly, or miss deadlines entirely. RASP International handles the entire lifecycle from eligibility assessment to scrip utilisation.
Active Export Incentive Schemes (April 2026)
RoDTEP
Active till 30 Sept 2026. WTO-compliant scheme refunding embedded central, state, and local taxes. Rates from 0.3% to 3.9% of FOB value. Covers DTA, AA, SEZ, and EOU exports.
RoSCTL
Active till 30 Sept 2026. Rebate of State and Central Taxes for apparel, garments, and made-up textile exports under ITC HS Chapters 61, 62, and 63.
Duty Drawback
Permanent scheme. Refund of customs duty on imported inputs used in manufacturing export goods. Available as All Industry Rates or Brand Rates.
Advance Authorisation
Active under FTP 2023. Duty-free import of inputs for export production. Covers raw materials, components, and packing materials.
EPCG Scheme
Active under FTP 2023. Import capital goods at zero customs duty against export obligation of 6x duty saved over 6 years.
Interest Equalisation
Active till 30 Sept 2026. Pre and post-shipment rupee export credit at subsidised rates. 3% for manufacturers, 5% for MSME exporters.
Discontinued Export Schemes
MEIS
Discontinued from 1 Jan 2021. Replaced by RoDTEP after WTO ruling against India. No new claims accepted.
SEIS
Discontinued from 1 April 2020. Provided 3-7% scrips for service exporters. No replacement scheme announced under FTP 2023.
MEIS/SEIS Scrips
Previously issued scrips have expired. Revalidation not permitted unless scrip expired in government custody.
How RASP International Helps You Claim Export Incentives
Eligibility Audit
We map your products, HS codes, and export volumes against every active scheme to identify what you qualify for.
Claim Filing
We prepare and file RoDTEP, RoSCTL, Duty Drawback, and Advance Authorisation applications on the DGFT portal.
Scrip Management
We help utilise duty credit scrips for customs duty payments or manage transferable scrip sales for maximum value.
HS Code Optimisation
Correct HS code classification directly impacts your incentive rates. We audit and optimise your tariff classification.
Compliance Filing
Annual RoDTEP Return, export obligation tracking, and all compliance documentation to avoid penalties.
Dispute Resolution
Rejected claims, under-valued scrips, penalty notices. We handle representations and appeals with DGFT authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Export Incentives
Yes. RoDTEP and Duty Drawback are complementary. RoDTEP refunds embedded taxes not covered elsewhere, while Duty Drawback refunds customs duty on imported inputs. Both can be claimed on the same shipment.
RoDTEP benefits are claimed through the shipping bill at export time. The Annual RoDTEP Return (ARR) must be filed within the prescribed deadline for each financial year.
No. MEIS was fully discontinued from 1 January 2021. All exporters should now claim under RoDTEP instead.
Yes. RoDTEP was restored for Advance Authorisation holders, SEZ units, and EOUs from 1 June 2025.