The Department of Commerce has officially extended the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme up to Dec 31, 2026.
According to Notification No. 41/2026-27 issued on Sept 30, 2026, the scheme will remain accessible to a wide spectrum of exporters, including Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units, Advance Authorisation (AA) holders, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units, and Export Oriented Units (EOUs).
The RoDTEP scheme plays a pivotal role in international trade by refunding embedded, unrebated central, state, and local duties, taxes, and levies—including prior-stage cumulative indirect taxes—that are otherwise borne on exported goods.
To ensure stability and predictability for businesses, the government confirmed that all existing RoDTEP rates and value caps, as outlined in Appendix 4R and Appendix 4RE as of September 30, 2026, will continue unchanged throughout the extension period.
Trade analysts note that this proactive policy extension underscores the government’s steadfast commitment to empowering Indian exporters, lowering operational hurdles, and establishing a robust, competitive level playing field against rival economies in global markets.
