RoDTEP: Complete Guide for Exporters
What RoDTEP Is
The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) is a central government scheme that refunds embedded duties, taxes, and levies on exported goods that aren't refunded through any other existing mechanism (like GST refunds or duty drawback) â keeping Indian exports price-competitive internationally.
- Rates are notified per HS (product) code and are revised periodically by the government.
- The benefit is issued as transferable electronic scrips (e-scrips) credited to an exporter's ledger on ICEGATE, which can be used to pay customs duty or transferred/sold.
- Claims are tied to how export documentation (shipping bills) is filed at the time of shipment â the RoDTEP claim is typically declared on the shipping bill itself.
Do I need to apply separately for RoDTEP, or is it automatic?
It isn't automatic â the claim is made through how you declare it on your shipping bill at the time of export; getting this filing right is what determines whether the scrip is issued.
What can I do with the e-scrips I receive?
Use them to pay basic customs duty on your own future imports, or transfer/sell them to another IEC holder via the ICEGATE platform.
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Official portal: msme.up.gov.in Last reviewed: Aug 2026
This page summarizes publicly available scheme information. For the current official notification, application form and exact eligibility conditions, always confirm on the portal above before applying or filing a claim.