RoDTEP is not a subsidy. It is a remission of embedded central, state and local taxes that no other mechanism refunds, and it is India’s main WTO compliant export remission scheme. Treating it as free money is the first mistake. Treating it as a line in your pricing is the correct approach.
Most lost RoDTEP is not lost at the claim stage. It is lost at the shipping bill, weeks earlier, in a field nobody checked.
What this guide covers
- What RoDTEP remits, and how it differs from Duty Drawback, which is paid directly into your bank account rather than issued as a scrip
- Eligibility, including the position of Advance Authorisation, EOU and SEZ exporters under Appendix 4RE
- Finding your rate against your eight digit ITC HS code in Appendix 4R
- The full claim chain: shipping bill declaration, EGM filing, scroll generation, e-scrip creation on ICEGATE
- Using a scrip against Basic Customs Duty, or transferring it to another IEC holder
- Scrip validity, and what happens to scrips left unused
- How to read a notification and confirm the rate applying to your shipment date
Where claims actually fail
- The RoDTEP declaration not marked on the shipping bill. This is the big one. The intent to claim must be declared at the time of filing. It cannot be added afterwards. A shipping bill filed without it produces no claim at all, regardless of eligibility.
- AD code, IFSC and account number mismatch. Your authorised dealer code registration at the port must agree with the bank details on record. A mismatch stalls the scroll.
- A shipping bill checklist filed with deficiencies. Errors carried into the final filing surface later as a blocked claim, when correction is far harder.
- GST filing inconsistencies that break the link between your export invoice and the claim record.
- Selling a scrip too early. A scrip can be transferred only after it has been issued, not on the strength of an approved scroll.
Why timing matters more than it used to
The scheme runs on a defined budget allocation. When claims are heavy against a compressed allocation, early filing protects you. Scrolls left sitting unconverted in your ICEGATE ledger are a risk you are choosing to carry. The guide explains how to keep the pipeline clear.
Who this is for
Exporters filing their own claims, and exporters who have discovered a claim is missing and need to understand where it broke.
Format and delivery
PDF, downloadable immediately after payment. Includes the notification references so you can verify current rates yourself at any time.
Format and delivery
23 page PDF, delivered instantly to the email address used at checkout. Includes the full 2026 notification timeline, a five stage map of the claim chain, an eleven point failure catalogue, a per shipment checklist you can print and pin up, and a reference table of every governing notification so you can verify the position yourself.
Current to July 2026, including Notification 74/2025-26 which runs the scheme to 30 September 2026.
Common questions
What exactly do I get for Rs 499?
A 23 page PDF covering RoDTEP end to end, delivered by email immediately after payment. Eight chapters plus two appendices, built around the claim chain from shipping bill declaration through to using or selling the scrip.
Were RoDTEP rates cut? What applies now?
Rates were cut 50 percent on 23 February 2026 under Notification 60/2025-26, then restored in full on 23 March 2026 under Notification 66/2025-26, retrospectively covering the whole restriction window. Notification 74/2025-26 continues the scheme to 30 September 2026 with rates unchanged. Chapter 2 sets out the sequence and what you should check in your own ledger.
My claim was rejected. Does this tell me if it is recoverable?
Chapter 7 catalogues eleven failure points and marks which are recoverable and which are not. Two are permanent, the missing shipping bill declaration and an expired scrip. The other nine can be pursued.
How long is a RoDTEP scrip valid?
Two years from creation in the ledger. A lot of published material still says one year, which was the original position before Notification 79/2022-Customs amended the Electronic Duty Credit Ledger Regulations. The guide covers validity, transfer and the rule that only whole scrips can be transferred.
Is this useful if I already claim RoDTEP successfully?
The most common finding among exporters who think their claims run cleanly is unconverted scroll credit sitting in the ICEGATE ledger and scrips approaching expiry. Chapter 6 and Appendix B are built for exactly that review.
Should I buy this or use your claim filing service?
Buy the guide if you want to run claims in house and understand the chain. Use RoDTEP Claim Filing at Rs 4,000 if you want a claim filed or a blocked claim diagnosed. The guide is for owning the process, not a cheaper version of the service.
Does it cover duty drawback as well?
Chapter 8 compares RoDTEP against duty drawback, MEIS, RoSCTL and GST refunds, so you know which mechanism applies and do not leave one unclaimed. It is a comparison chapter, not a full drawback guide.
Can I get a refund?
It is a digital file delivered immediately, so it is not returnable once downloaded. If the download fails or the file does not reach you, contact us and we will resolve it.
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