RoDTEP Scheme

The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme is the flagship export incentive program of the Government of India. It was introduced on January 1, 2021 as a replacement for the MEIS scheme after WTO compliance concerns and has been extended multiple times. The current RoDTEP scheme is extended until September 2026. RASP International helps Indian exporters claim RoDTEP benefits accurately, maximize their scrip value and resolve any mismatches between customs and DGFT records.

What is RoDTEP?

RoDTEP stands for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products. It is a scheme that refunds embedded central, state and local taxes and duties that are currently not being refunded under any other mechanism. The objective is to ensure Indian exporters are not disadvantaged by un-refunded domestic taxes that get embedded in the export product cost. RoDTEP benefits are issued as freely transferable electronic scrips that can be used to pay basic customs duty on imports or sold to other importers.

RoDTEP Rates and Coverage

RoDTEP is paid as a percentage of the Free on Board value of the exported goods, subject to a per unit value cap. Both the percentage and the cap are set against your eight digit ITC HS code in Appendix 4R for Domestic Tariff Area units and Appendix 4RE for Advance Authorisation, SEZ and EOU units. This is the single most important thing to understand about the scheme: the rate is not set against your product name or your sector, it is set against the code on your shipping bill. A code that is wrong by one digit does not produce an error message. It produces a lower remission, or none at all, silently.

Rates are revised by DGFT notification and have moved twice already in 2026. Because the numbers change and this page does not, we maintain the full rate position, the notification history and the sector by sector position on a separate page that we update as each notification lands. See the current RoDTEP rates for 2026 for the live figures, the 50 percent cut and restoration timeline and which ITC HS chapters were exempt.

The schedule itself was realigned again on 30 April 2026 under DGFT Notification No. 15/2026-27, effective 1 May 2026, which added 142 tariff lines, deleted 50 and changed the description of 2 more, consequent to the Finance Act (No. 3 of 2026) amending the Customs Tariff Act. Six leather codes across headings 4104 to 4106, several ayurvedic extract codes and a number of steel tube codes were among those omitted and replaced. If your product falls in one of those chapters, check the code by code breakdown on the rates page before your next shipping bill.

What sits on this page instead is the part that does not change: who qualifies, how the claim chain works end to end and the specific points at which claims fail. If you want the numbers, use the rates page. If you want to understand whether your claim will survive, stay here.

Who Can Claim RoDTEP?

RoDTEP is available to all exporters of notified products, regardless of whether they are merchant exporters or manufacturer exporters. Units operating in SEZ and EOU are also eligible subject to specific conditions. Exports under Advance Authorization, EPCG and Duty Free Import Authorization schemes are also generally eligible for RoDTEP on inputs used for exports. Some categories are excluded, including exports of goods manufactured in bonded warehouses, exports by entities under the Denied Entity List, re-exports of imported goods and certain other notified categories.

How to Claim RoDTEP

RoDTEP claims are processed automatically once you meet the eligibility criteria. Step 1: Mention RoDTEP claim in your shipping bill. At the time of filing the shipping bill on ICEGATE, the exporter must declare the intent to claim RoDTEP by entering “Y” in the RoDTEP field. Step 2: Customs validates the shipping bill. Customs officers validate the declaration and confirm eligibility based on the HS code and export value. Step 3: DGFT generates the RoDTEP scrip. Once the shipping bill is cleared and the Export General Manifest (EGM) is filed, DGFT generates an electronic scrip equivalent to the eligible benefit amount. Step 4: Exporter receives scrip in DGFT ledger. The scrip is credited to the exporter’s RoDTEP ledger on the DGFT portal. Step 5: Use or sell the scrip. Scrips can be used for payment of basic customs duty on imports or sold/transferred to other parties through the DGFT portal.

Common RoDTEP Issues We Resolve

Several common problems can block or delay your RoDTEP benefits. HS code classification errors where your product is classified under a code with zero or low RoDTEP rate when it could qualify for a better rate. Shipping bill declaration errors where RoDTEP was not marked “Y” at the time of filing. Missing EGM filings that prevent scrip generation. Mismatches between DGFT and ICEGATE records. Delayed scrip issuance that requires DGFT or customs follow-up. Scrip transfer issues when selling to third parties. RASP International handles all these issues, liaising with customs at the port of export and DGFT offices to resolve your blocked or delayed RoDTEP benefits.

RoDTEP Scheme Extension and Future

The RoDTEP scheme was originally introduced for a limited period, but has been extended multiple times due to its importance for Indian exporters. The latest extension announced by the Ministry of Commerce takes the scheme up to September 2026. The government has also notified specific rate enhancements for select product categories to make Indian exports more competitive globally. RASP International stays current with all notifications and circulars, ensuring our clients never miss opportunities for incentive maximization.

Our RoDTEP Consulting Services

RASP International offers end-to-end RoDTEP consulting for Indian exporters. We conduct HS code verification to ensure you claim the correct rate, help you structure your shipping bills to maximize RoDTEP eligibility, track scrip generation and resolve pending cases, handle scrip sale and transfer on the DGFT portal, audit past 2 years of exports to identify missed RoDTEP opportunities (recovery claims are possible within the notified time limit), and advise on policy changes and rate updates. Whether you are a first-time exporter or a seasoned trading house, our team ensures you capture every rupee of RoDTEP benefit you are entitled to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Services

Maximize your export incentives with our related services: RoSCTL Scheme for textile and apparel exporters, Duty Drawback, Export House Certificate, IEC Registration, RCMC Registration, DGFT Consulting, AD Code Port Registration, Customs House Agent Services.

Ready to maximize your RoDTEP benefits? Contact RASP International today. Call +91 8218043048, WhatsApp us at wa.me/918218043048, or email info@raspinternational.in.

References and official sources

Every figure, date and notification number on this page is traceable to a primary government source. Where a secondary source is used it is marked as such. If a notification is superseded after publication, we update this page and note the change.

Last verified 12 August 2026 by Rasp International against the DGFT notifications portal. RoDTEP is currently notified up to 30 September 2026 via Notification 74/2025-26 dated 31 March 2026.