RoDTEP Scheme Extended till 31 December 2026 to Support Exporters

·         The Department of Commerce has extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme up to 31 December 2026.

·         The extension was notified through Notification No. 41/2026-27 dated 30 September 2026.

·         The scheme will continue to be available for exports made by:

o    Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) Units

o    Advance Authorisation (AA) Holders

o    Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Units

o    Export Oriented Units (EOUs)

·         RoDTEP reimburses embedded and un-refunded Central, State, and local duties, taxes, and levies incurred in the production and export of goods.

·         The scheme also covers prior-stage cumulative indirect taxes that are not otherwise refunded.

·         Existing RoDTEP rates and value caps notified in Appendix 4R and Appendix 4RE as on 30 September 2026 will remain unchanged during the extended period.

·         The extension aims to provide continued support to Indian exporters and enhance their competitiveness in global markets.

·         The measure reflects the Government's commitment to creating a level playing field for Indian exporters against competing economies.

 

[ABS News Service/03.10.2026]

The Department of Commerce, has vide Notification No. 41/2026-27 dated 30th September 2026 extended the continuation of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme upto 31st December 2026  and shall be available for exports made by Domestic Tariff Area  (DTAs) Units, Advance Authorisation (AA) Holders, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Units and Export Oriented Units(EOUs).

The RoDTEP Scheme refunds embedded, un-rebated Central, State and local duties, taxes and levies borne on exported products — including prior-stage cumulative indirect taxes

The existing RoDTEP rates and value caps, as notified in Appendix 4R and Appendix 4RE as applicable on 30th September 2026 shall continue unchanged during the aforesaid period.

The above measure reflects the Government's commitment to provide support to the exporters by creating a level playing field in international markets vis-à-vis competing economies.