RoDTEP Scheme Restored: Relief for SEZ, AA & EOU Exporters

BOOST FOR EXPORTERS

Government Restores RoDTEP Benefits for AA, SEZ, and EOU Exports
■ The Government of India has announced the restoration of benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exports made by Advance Authorisation (AA) holders, Export-Oriented Units (EOUs), and units operating in Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

■ The benefits will be applicable for all eligible exports made from 1st June 2025 onwards.

■ The benefits under RoDTEP for these categories were previously available until 5th February 2025.

■ Operational since 1st January 2021, the RoDTEP scheme is designed to reimburse exporters for embedded duties, taxes, and levies that are not otherwise refunded under any other existing scheme.

■ For the Financial Year 2025–26, the Government has allocated Rs. 18,233 crore under the scheme. The support will cover 10,780 HS lines for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) exports and 10,795 HS lines for AA/EOU/SEZ exports, ensuring broad-based coverage for diverse sectors of the economy.