Government extends the RoDTEP remission scheme for exporters to the end of the calendar year
2 October 2026
The Department of Commerce has extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme up to 31st December 2026.
The extension was made through Notification No. 41/2026-27 dated 30th September 2026.
The scheme shall be available for exports made by Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) Units, Advance Authorisation (AA) Holders, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Units and Export Oriented Units (EOUs).
RoDTEP refunds embedded, un-rebated Central, State and local duties, taxes and levies borne on exported products.
Existing RoDTEP rates and value caps remain unchanged during the extension period.
The announcement was issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 2 October 2026.
In plain words
RoDTEP Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products — A scheme that refunds taxes and levies hidden in the cost of exported goods.
DTA Domestic Tariff Area — The part of India outside special economic zones, where normal customs duties apply.
EOU Export Oriented Unit — A unit set up to produce goods wholly or mainly for export.