RoDTEP Scheme
RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) is an Indian export incentive scheme that reimburses exporters for embedded taxes not refunded elsewhere.
RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) is an export incentive scheme launched by the Government of India in January 2021, replacing the previous MEIS scheme. It reimburses exporters for duties and taxes embedded in their products that are not refunded through other mechanisms.
Rates vary by HS code, ranging from 0.5% to 4.3% of FOB value. Textile products typically qualify for 0.9% to 2.8%. Benefits are issued as transferable electronic scrips that can be used for paying customs duties or sold to other importers.
RoDTEP calculation requires: HS code classification for every export line, FOB value in INR, and shipping bill details. The scheme is budget-constrained, so timely claim filing matters.
Vastra ERP calculates RoDTEP scrip entitlement per shipping bill, tracks scrip issuance and utilisation, and generates the reports needed for monthly claims. The value of automating this is not a number we can quote for you — it is that entitlement is calculated per shipping bill rather than reconstructed at quarter end, so claims that would otherwise be missed or under-claimed are not.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RoDTEP scheme?
RoDTEP, or Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products, is an Indian export incentive scheme introduced in January 2021 to replace MEIS. It reimburses exporters for duties and taxes embedded in exported goods that are not refunded through any other mechanism.
What RoDTEP rate applies to textile exports?
Rates are notified per HS code by the DGFT in Appendix 4R and 4RE, and across all sectors they broadly range from a fraction of a percent to a few percent of FOB value. Rates and value caps have been revised more than once, so the current notification should always be checked against the specific HS code rather than assumed.
How is the RoDTEP benefit received?
As transferable electronic scrips, which can be used to pay customs duties or sold to other importers. Claiming requires HS code classification for every export line, the FOB value in rupees, and the shipping bill details.
Is RoDTEP the same as RoSCTL?
No. RoSCTL is a separate scheme covering state and central levies on apparel and made-ups, and for many garment HS codes its rates are higher than RoDTEP. Exporters should compare the two for their specific classification, since they are generally not claimed on the same line.
Does RoDTEP expire?
The scheme has been extended in defined periods rather than granted indefinitely, and both its validity window and its rates have changed at short notice. Treat the current DGFT notification as the authority rather than relying on a previously published rate.
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