**Policy Summary: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme**
This document summarizes the Indian government's policy regarding the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. The RoDTEP scheme, operational since January 1, 2021, aims to refund embedded Central, State, and local duties/taxes on exported products that are not otherwise rebated or refunded.
Initially applicable only to Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units, the scheme's coverage was extended to Advance Authorisation (AA) holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units until February 5, 2025, via DGFT Notification No. 70/2023 dated March 8, 2024.
Following a representation from the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) requesting an extension, the government, via DGFT Notification No. 11/2025-26 dated May 26, 2025, continued the coverage for AA holders, EOUs, and SEZ units, effective June 1, 2025. The FIEO had requested the extension to be effective retroactively from February 7, 2025.
As of August 19, 2025, the RoDTEP scheme is operational for DTA units, AA holders, EOUs, and SEZ units. The government believes the scheme provides a level playing field for exporters across sectors and enhances India's export competitiveness in global markets.
Key Entities Referenced
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products: A scheme (RoDTEP) to refund duties and taxes on exported products.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade and industry.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding RoDTEP was raised.
Shri V K Sreekandan: Member of Parliament who raised the question about the RoDTEP scheme.
Shri Jitin Prasada: Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, who answered the question.
Advance Authorisation: A scheme for exporters, benefiting from RoDTEP.
Export Oriented Units: Units focused on exports, benefiting from RoDTEP.
Special Economic Zones: Designated areas with special economic regulations, with units benefiting from RoDTEP.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4288
ANSWERED ON 19/08/2025
REMISSION OF DUTIES AND TAXES ON EXPORTED PRODUCTS
4288. SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( ) be
pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the Government has decided to restore the Remission of
Duties and Taxes on Exported Products scheme for exporters;
(b) whether it is also true that the restoration will benefit Advance Authorization holders,
Export Oriented Units and Units in Special Economic Zones;
(c) whether it is also a fact that the restoration of the scheme is expected to go a long way
in improving global competitiveness of Indian exporters;
(d) whether it is also true that the Federation of Indian Export Organization has been
demanding that the benefit of RoDTEP should be made available from February 7, 2025 for a
seamless transition instead of June 1, 2025; and
(e) if so, the details thereof along with the views of the Government in this regard?
ANSWER
( )
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (e) The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
is operational since 01.01.2021 with an objective to refund the embedded Central, State and
local duties/taxes borne on the export product that are not being rebated/ refunded otherwise.
The scheme was initially applicable to Domestic Tariff Area units. However vide DGFT
Notification No. 70/2023 dated 08.03.2024, its coverage was extended to Advance
Authorisation (AA) holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and Special Economic Zone
(SEZ) units till 05.02.2025. A representation has been received from Federation of Indian
Export Organization seeking extension of the RoDTEP scheme to SEZ, EOU and Advance
Authorisation holders, as the scheme had lapsed on 05.02.2025. The coverage has been
continued for Advance Authorisation (AA) holders, Export Oriented units (EOUs), and
Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units from 01.06.2025 vide DGFT Notification No. 11/2025-
26 dated 26.05.2025.
The scheme is currently operational for DTA units, AA holders, EOUs, and SEZ units and
provides level playing field for exporters across sectors and boost India’s export
competitiveness in global markets.
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