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RoDTEP — Remission of Duties and Taxes

0.5%-4.3% tax remission for exporters via duty credit scrips

Maximum benefit
0.5%-4.3% of FOB value as transferable e-scrips
Typical processing
30-45 days from shipping bill to scrip credit
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About this scheme

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products refunds embedded central, state, and local duties not currently refunded under any other mechanism. Crucial WTO-compliant export incentive.

What you get

  • 0.5% to 4.3% remission rate (varies by HS code)
  • Issued as transferable electronic duty credit scrips
  • Scrips usable to pay Basic Customs Duty on imports
  • Tradable on the e-scrips marketplace
  • WTO-compliant export incentive (replaced MEIS)
  • Auto-processed via ICEGATE on shipping bill filing

Who qualifies

Indian exporters with valid IEC across 8,555 tariff lines. No annual turnover floor or ceiling. Manufacturer-exporters and merchant-exporters both eligible.

Industries (NIC divisions)
Food processingBeveragesTextilesApparelLeatherPaperChemicalsPharmaPlastics / rubberFabricated metalsElectrical equipmentMachineryMotor vehicles
Business types
ProprietorshipsPartnershipsPrivate LimitedLLPsOne Person CompaniesPublic Limited

Available across India (central scheme).

How to apply

  1. 1File shipping bill on ICEGATE with RoDTEP claim option
  2. 2Customs auto-computes remission based on HS code
  3. 3Scrip credited to exporter's ICEGATE account in 30-45 days
  4. 4Use scrip for own imports OR sell on e-scrip marketplace
  5. 5Scrip validity: 1 year from issuance

Key terms and conditions

  • Remission rate is HS-code-specific (8-digit)
  • Scrip is transferable — can sell on e-marketplace
  • Cannot combine with EOU/SEZ remission for same exports
  • Annual cap per IEC may be notified for some sectors

What disqualifies you

  • Certain sectors excluded: petroleum, gold, etc.
  • Re-export consignments not eligible
  • EOU/SEZ exports use separate remission mechanism

Documents typically required

  • IEC code
  • Shipping bill
  • Bank realisation certificate
  • GSTR-1 returns

The content above is compiled from public information published by the scheme authority. Eligibility, benefits, and procedures are subject to change. Confirm details directly with the official portal before applying. BharatSeal does not process scheme applications.