The Government of India has extended the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme until December 31, 2026, providing continued support to exporters and helping Indian products remain competitive in international markets.
The Department of Commerce issued Notification No. 41/2026-27 on September 30, 2026, announcing the extension of the scheme. The decision ensures that eligible exporters will continue to receive the benefits of the RoDTEP mechanism during the extended period.
Under the latest notification, the RoDTEP Scheme will remain available to exports made by units operating in the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA), Advance Authorisation (AA) holders, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units and Export Oriented Units (EOUs). The continuation is aimed at providing greater certainty to exporters and maintaining policy support for India’s export sector.
The RoDTEP Scheme is designed to refund certain duties, taxes and levies that are embedded in the cost of exported goods but are not otherwise rebated or refunded through existing mechanisms. These include Central, State and local duties, taxes and levies incurred during the production and distribution stages. The scheme also covers certain cumulative indirect taxes arising at prior stages of the supply chain.
By reimbursing eligible embedded costs, the scheme seeks to ensure that domestic taxes and duties do not become an additional burden on products competing in overseas markets. This mechanism is particularly relevant for exporters operating in sectors where such costs can affect the final price and competitiveness of Indian products.
The government has also decided that the existing RoDTEP rates and value caps will continue without any change during the extended period. Accordingly, the rates and applicable value ceilings notified under Appendix 4R and Appendix 4RE as on September 30, 2026, will remain applicable up to December 31, 2026.
The continuation of the existing rates provides exporters with greater predictability while planning production, pricing and international shipments. It also allows businesses to factor the applicable remission benefits into their export strategies without having to adjust to revised rates during the extended period.
The RoDTEP framework forms part of India’s broader efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic producers in global markets. International trade involves competition among exporters from different countries, and differences in domestic taxation and indirect costs can influence the price of exported products. The remission mechanism is intended to address eligible embedded domestic duties and taxes so that these costs do not remain built into export prices.
For exporters, continuity in the scheme is significant as international trade contracts and supply arrangements often require advance planning. Maintaining the existing rates and value caps through the end of 2026 can provide businesses with greater clarity while undertaking export commitments.
The Department of Commerce’s decision also reflects the government’s continued focus on creating a supportive environment for India’s exporting community. By extending the RoDTEP Scheme, the government has reiterated its objective of ensuring that Indian exporters are able to compete on a more level playing field with producers from competing economies.
The extension will therefore provide continued access to the RoDTEP benefits for eligible export categories and units until December 31, 2026. Exporters covered under the scheme can continue to operate under the existing notified rates and value caps during this period.
The move comes amid India’s broader efforts to expand its presence in global trade, strengthen export competitiveness and support businesses engaged in international markets. Continued policy certainty through measures such as RoDTEP can help exporters plan their operations while addressing eligible domestic duties and taxes embedded in exported products.
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