SubsidyMinistry of Commerce and IndustryVerified 19 May 2026

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products

The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme reimburses exporters for embedded taxes and duties not refunded under other mechanisms. It enhances global competitiveness by ensuring these costs are not passed on to international buyers.

Maximum amount
₹1.0Cr
Typical payout
₹5.0L
Processing time
1–4 weeks
Application window
Open year-round

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Eligibility criteria

Company type
Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company, Proprietorship, Partnership Firm
Stage
Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr), Growth Stage (₹1Cr–₹25Cr), Scaling (₹25Cr+)
States
All India (nationwide)
Sectors
manufacturing, textile, chemicals, engineering, pharma, food_processing, d2c, other

Documents required

1
IEC (Importer Exporter Code)
Mandatory for any export activity
Tip: Apply at DGFT portal — takes 1–2 days
2
GST Registration
Active GSTIN required
3
Bank Account with AD Code
Bank account registered with ICEGATE for export proceeds
Tip: Your bank needs to register the AD code — ask them
4
Shipping Bills
Filed on ICEGATE for each export consignment
Tip: RoDTEP benefit is auto-calculated per shipping bill

How to apply for RoDTEP

1
Declare Intent on the Shipping Bill by adding the mandatory RoDTEP declaration against each eligible 8-digit HS Code item during export declaration.
2
Register on ICEGATE by setting up your digital ledger with IEC and Class-3 DSC.Open portal
3
Set up your Ledger Account by logging into ICEGATE, selecting 'Escrip', adding an account, choosing RoDTEP from the dropdown, and submitting.
4
Generate e-Scrips by selecting processed shipping bills on your ICEGATE dashboard, clicking 'Create Script', and generating the digital credit token.Open portal

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for RoDTEP?

RoDTEP is available to Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company, Proprietorship, Partnership Firm companies at the Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr), Growth Stage (₹1Cr–₹25Cr), Scaling (₹25Cr+) stage, across all Indian states (nationwide).

How much funding does RoDTEP provide?

RoDTEP provides up to ₹1.0Cr. Most applicants receive around ₹5.0L.

How long does RoDTEP approval take?

The typical processing time from submission to disbursement is 1–4 weeks.

Is RoDTEP currently accepting applications?

Yes, RoDTEP is currently active and accepting applications. Application window: Open year-round.

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Information is based on publicly available scheme guidelines. Last verified 19 May 2026. Always verify with official sources before applying.