RoDTEP Consultant in India
Claim every rupee you're entitled to under the RoDTEP scheme with expert filing, scrip management and end-to-end compliance support.
What Is RoDTEP?
The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme is the Government of India's flagship export incentive programme, introduced on 1 January 2021 to replace the earlier Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). Unlike MEIS, RoDTEP is fully WTO-compliant — it doesn't subsidise exports directly, but instead refunds embedded duties, taxes and levies that exporters incur during production but that aren't refunded under any other mechanism, such as GST.
These embedded costs include things like VAT on fuel used in transportation, mandi tax, duty on electricity used in manufacturing, and other state and central levies that don't get credited back through GST input tax credit or duty drawback. For most exporters, RoDTEP works out to between 0.5% and 4.3% of the FOB (Free on Board) value of their shipment, depending on the product's HS code classification.
As a RoDTEP consultant, Soumya Enterprises handles the entire claim lifecycle for you — from verifying your product's eligibility and RoDTEP rate, to filing the claim correctly at the time of shipping bill generation, to managing the resulting scrips in your electronic ledger on the ICEGATE portal. We've processed RoDTEP claims across textiles, engineering goods, chemicals, food processing and electronics, and we know exactly where exporters typically lose money through misclassification or missed declarations.
Because RoDTEP rates and the underlying HS code schedule are revised periodically by the government, staying on top of the latest notification is itself a full-time job. Our team tracks every RoDTEP rate update so your claims are always filed at the correct, current rate — and so you're never caught off guard by a scheme change that affects your bottom line.
Key Benefits
Direct Margin Improvement
RoDTEP refunds go straight to your bottom line — for many exporters this is the single highest-value scheme available today.
Automatic at Shipping Bill Stage
Once correctly declared, RoDTEP claims are processed largely automatically through the shipping bill, with no separate manual application.
Transferable Duty Credit Scrips
RoDTEP benefits are issued as duty credit scrips in an electronic ledger that you can use to pay basic customs duty, or transfer/sell to another importer.
Covers Almost All Export Sectors
Unlike many earlier schemes, RoDTEP applies across nearly all export sectors, including ones previously excluded from MEIS.
Works Alongside Other Schemes
RoDTEP can typically be claimed in addition to Duty Drawback and other eligible incentives, maximising your total benefit per shipment.
Reduces Compliance Risk
Correct, consistent RoDTEP declarations reduce the chance of post-clearance queries or scrutiny from customs.
Our Process
Eligibility & Rate Check
We verify your product's HS code, confirm RoDTEP eligibility and identify the exact applicable rate for your category.
Documentation Review
We review your shipping bills, invoices and export documentation to ensure declarations are accurate and complete.
Claim Declaration
We guide correct RoDTEP declaration at the time of shipping bill filing so the claim is captured automatically by customs.
Scrip Generation & Ledger Management
Once processed, we help you track and manage the resulting duty credit scrips in your electronic RoDTEP ledger on ICEGATE.
Utilisation or Transfer
We advise on the best use of your scrips — whether to offset future customs duty or transfer them to another importer.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Most delays and lost claims come down to a handful of avoidable errors. Here's what we see most often:
- Filing the shipping bill without declaring RoDTEP intent, which makes the claim unrecoverable after the fact.
- Using an outdated HS code classification, which can mean the wrong — usually lower — RoDTEP rate gets applied.
- Assuming RoDTEP rates are fixed; rates are revised periodically, and claims filed at stale rates leave money on the table.
- Letting duty credit scrips sit unused in the electronic ledger instead of utilising or transferring them promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RoDTEP scheme?
RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) refunds embedded central, state and local duties and taxes on exported goods that aren't already refunded through GST or other schemes. It replaced MEIS from January 2021.
How much can I claim under RoDTEP?
RoDTEP rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.3% of FOB value depending on your product's HS code. We help you confirm the exact rate applicable to your specific product.
Do I need to apply separately for RoDTEP?
No separate application is needed — the claim is captured automatically when you correctly declare RoDTEP intent on your shipping bill at the time of export.
What can I do with RoDTEP scrips?
Scrips issued under RoDTEP are credited to an electronic ledger on ICEGATE. You can use them to pay basic customs duty on future imports, or transfer/sell them to another importer.
Can I claim RoDTEP along with Duty Drawback?
Yes, in most cases RoDTEP can be claimed in addition to Duty Drawback on the same shipment, since they cover different categories of embedded costs.
What happens if I miss the RoDTEP declaration on my shipping bill?
If RoDTEP intent isn't declared at the time of filing the shipping bill, the claim generally cannot be processed retrospectively — which is why accurate, timely filing is critical.
Are RoDTEP rates the same for every product?
No — rates are notified product-by-product based on HS code, typically ranging from 0.5% to 4.3% of FOB value, and are revised periodically by the government.
Can RoDTEP scrips expire?
Duty credit scrips have a validity period for utilisation once issued, so it's worth using or transferring them rather than letting them sit unused in your ledger.
Why Choose Soumya Enterprises?
Scheme Specialists, Not Generalists: RoDTEP is a core part of our daily practice, not a side service — we track every rate update and circular as it's issued.
Sector Experience: We've filed RoDTEP claims across textiles, engineering, chemicals, food processing and electronics, so we know the common pitfalls in each.
Accuracy-First Filing: We double-check HS code classification and rate application before filing, to avoid under-claiming or compliance issues.
Ongoing Ledger Support: We don't disappear after filing — we help you track, utilise or transfer your duty credit scrips as your business needs change.
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