RoDTEP Rates: Latest Update, Live Rate & How to Check (2026)
TL;DR - Summary
- What are RoDTEP rates? - RoDTEP rates are the percentages DGFT notifies against each 8-digit HS code to refund unrecovered duties and levies on exported goods, issued as e-scrips on ICEGATE.
- What are the latest RoDTEP rate updates? - DGFT withdrew the temporary 50% cut on RoDTEP rates from 23 March 2026, extended the scheme to 30 September 2026, and revised the rate schedule from 1 May 2026.
- What are the current RoDTEP rates? - Current RoDTEP rates typically range from 0.3% to 4.3% of FOB value, with each rate and per-unit cap listed against an 8-digit HS code in Appendix 4R or 4RE.
- How are RoDTEP rates calculated? - RoDTEP rates are applied to the FOB value or 1.5 times the market price, whichever is lower, and the resulting benefit is limited by any per-unit cap.
Latest RoDTEP Rates Update 2026
RoDTEP is a Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) scheme that provides remission of eligible duties, taxes and levies to exporters. RoDTEP rates are currently at their applicable notified levels, following a rate cut and reversal earlier in 2026.
- DGFT cut rates by 50% for most Harmonized System (HS) codes, excluding Indian Trade Classification (ITC) HS Chapters 1 to 24, through Notification No. 60/2025-26 dated 23 February 2026.
- It withdrew this restriction through Notification No. 66/2025-26 dated 23 March 2026, restoring rates and value caps with effect from 23 March 2026.
- DGFT then extended the scheme through Notification No. 74/2025-26 dated 31 March 2026, continuing RoDTEP from 1 April to 30 September 2026 with the rates and value caps applicable on 31 March 2026, subject to subsequent amendments to the schedules.
- The rate schedule was separately revised through DGFT Trade Notification No. 15/2026-27 dated 30 April 2026, effective 1 May 2026, adding 142 tariff lines, removing 50, and revising the descriptions of 2 tariff-line entries.
Exporters who shipped between 23 February and 22 March 2026, when the 50% restriction applied, should verify their RoDTEP credit for those shipping bills against the rate applicable during that period.
Additionally, check the DGFT RoDTEP page before filing a shipping bill, since the applicable schedules can be revised through subsequent notifications.
What Are RoDTEP Rates?
RoDTEP, or Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products, provides exporters with percentage-based remission against eligible Central, State and local duties, taxes and levies that are not otherwise refunded or credited. These rates typically range from 0.3% to 4.3% of a product's FOB (Free on Board) value. Although, a small number of specific categories such as gems and jewellery, carry lower notified rates going down to 0.01%.
Exporters do not receive this remission as cash. DGFT issues it as an electronic duty credit scrip, or e-scrip, through the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE) portal, which can be used to pay basic customs duty on imports or transferred to another Import Export Code (IEC) holder. Every rate maps to a specific 8-digit HS code, listed under Appendix 4R for standard Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) exports and Appendix 4RE for exports under Advance Authorisation (AA), Export Oriented Unit (EOU), or Special Economic Zone (SEZ) schemes.
Some HS codes also carry a fixed per-unit cap such as a maximum amount per kilogram or per piece, which can limit the benefit even where the percentage-based calculation is higher. Rates are notified against individual 8-digit HS codes. Hence, exporters should confirm their specific product's rate in Appendix 4R or 4RE rather than relying on a broad sector estimate.
RoDTEP replaced the earlier Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) when it launched on 1 January 2021, thereby moving exporters to a scheme based on remission of eligible unrefunded duties, taxes and levies and a digital e-scrip process. In practice, RoDTEP is intended to offset eligible costs embedded in exported goods rather than provide a profit-based incentive.
What Are Some Common RoDTEP Rates of Products?
RoDTEP rates vary by product and can range across different sectors, with textiles, leather, agriculture, chemicals, and engineering goods carrying different notified rates. The table below provides indicative rate ranges across common export sectors.
| Sector | Indicative RoDTEP Rate Range (% of FOB) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles and Apparel | 1.0%–4.0% | Higher rates to support labour-intensive goods |
| Leather and Handicrafts | 0.8%–3.0% | Includes footwear and artisan goods |
| Agriculture and Food Products | 0.5%–3.0% | Accounts for local and transit levies |
| Chemicals, Plastics, and Pharmaceuticals | 0.3%–2.5% | Subject to specific line-item caps |
| Engineering and Base Metals | 0.3%–1.0% | Heavily tied to per-unit value caps |
Note: These indicative ranges are only a starting point. The actual rate depends on the product's specific 8-digit HSN code. Products within the same sector can have different RoDTEP rates based on their 8-digit HSN classification. The applicable rate is listed in Appendix 4R or 4RE, along with any relevant per-unit value cap.
For example, an exporter dealing in textiles should not apply the 1% to 4% range directly to a shipment. The exporter must identify the correct 8-digit HSN code and check the corresponding rate and cap in the latest DGFT schedule.
DGFT updates the RoDTEP schedules periodically, so exporters should verify the applicable rate against the latest DGFT notification before calculating their expected benefit.
How to Check RoDTEP Rates Online by HSN Code?
You can check the RoDTEP rate for your product by searching its 8-digit HSN code in the latest DGFT Appendix 4R or 4RE. The relevant appendix depends on the type of exporter and the scheme under which the goods are exported.
How to find your RoDTEP rate
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Identify the HSN code. Find the 8-digit ITC (HS) code for your product; RoDTEP rates are linked to it.
Identify the correct HSN code. Find the 8-digit ITC (HS) code for your product from your export documents and the tariff schedule. RoDTEP rates are tied to specific tariff items.
Go to the DGFT website. Open the official DGFT RoDTEP page for the latest schedules.
Go to the DGFT website. Visit the official DGFT RoDTEP page to access the latest scheme information and notified schedules.
Find the RoDTEP schedule. Access the appendices with the notified rates, or use the site search.
Find the applicable RoDTEP schedule. From the RoDTEP section, open the appendices with the notified rates. You can also use the site's search to locate them.
Select the appendix. 4R for DTA exports; 4RE for Advance Authorisation, SEZ and EOU.
Select the appropriate appendix. Use Appendix 4R for DTA exports; for Advance Authorisation, SEZ and EOU exports, use Appendix 4RE.
Look up the HSN code. Ctrl+F the 8-digit code in the PDF to see the rate and any value cap.
Look up the HSN code. Open the PDF and use Ctrl+F for the full 8-digit code. The entry shows the RoDTEP rate and, where set, a per-unit value cap.
Confirm it is the latest. DGFT revises the schedules, so check the current 4R or 4RE before you calculate.
Confirm you are using the latest schedule. DGFT revises the RoDTEP schedules periodically, so always check the current 4R or 4RE before calculating your benefit.
- Step 1: Identify the correct HSN code. Find the 8-digit ITC (HS) code applicable to your product from your export documentation and the relevant tariff schedule. Since RoDTEP rates are linked to specific tariff items, using the correct classification is important when filing the shipping bill and claiming the benefit.
- Step 2: Go to the DGFT website. Visit the official DGFT RoDTEP page to access the latest scheme information and notified schedules.
- Step 3: Find the applicable RoDTEP schedule. From the RoDTEP section, access the appendices containing the notified rates. You can also use the DGFT website's search function to locate the relevant documents.
- Step 4: Select the appropriate appendix. Check Appendix 4R for DTA exports. For eligible exports under Advance Authorisation, SEZ and EOU categories, refer to Appendix 4RE.
- Step 5: Look up the HSN code. Open the relevant PDF and use Ctrl+F to search the complete 8-digit HSN code. The corresponding entry shows the applicable RoDTEP rate and, where specified, the per-unit value cap.
- Step 6: Confirm that you are using the latest schedule. DGFT revises the RoDTEP schedules periodically. Always check the latest Appendix 4R or 4RE before calculating your expected benefit. Once you know the applicable RoDTEP benefit, you should also consider the costs involved in receiving the export payment, including hidden fees in bank rates.
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Once you have identified the correct appendix, use Ctrl+F to search the 8-digit HSN code instead of manually going through the entire document. This is usually the quickest way to locate the applicable RoDTEP rate and value cap.
How are RoDTEP Rates Calculated?
A RoDTEP benefit is calculated in two steps: the eligible value is determined first, then the notified rate is applied to it. The eligible value is the FOB value declared in the shipping bill or 1.5 times the market price of the goods, whichever is lower. The applicable RoDTEP rate is then applied to that eligible value, subject to any per-unit value cap. This calculation framework is set out in CBIC Notification No. 76/2021-Customs (N.T.).
- Example of the Standard Formula: If the eligible value is ₹10,00,000 and the applicable RoDTEP rate is 1.5%, the calculated benefit is ₹15,000. If ₹10,00,000 is lower than 1.5 times the market price, the FOB value remains the eligible value.
- Example of Value Cap in Action: If the 1.5% calculation on an eligible value of ₹10,00,000 gives ₹15,000, but the applicable per-unit cap limits the benefit to ₹12,000 for the quantity exported, the benefit is restricted and the exporter receives ₹12,000.
Where DGFT has notified a per-unit value cap for a specific HS code, the calculated figure gets capped at that notified amount, even where the percentage-based formula would produce a higher number.
Note that each HS code carries its own notified rate and cap. This further implies that two products exported by the same business can attract very distinct RoDTEP percentages based purely on their 8-digit classification.
⚠️ COMMON MISCONCEPTION
⚠️Common Misconception: RoDTEP is not calculated simply on the invoice value or selling price. The eligible value is based on the FOB value declared in the shipping bill or up to 1.5 times the market price (whichever is lower), before applying the notified RoDTEP rate and any applicable per-unit cap.
What Factors Are Considered Before Determining a RoDTEP Rate?
RoDTEP rates are determined by assessing the duties, taxes and levies that remain embedded in exported goods and cannot be recovered through other mechanisms. The rate-setting process also considers the production and distribution costs associated with these unrefunded levies, WTO requirements, the scheme's budget and the sectors prioritised for support.
- Embedded Unrefunded Taxes: RoDTEP considers eligible Central, State and local duties, taxes and levies that remain unrecovered after other available refunds or credits. These can include electricity duty, mandi-related levies, eligible taxes on fuel and transportation, along with other costs incurred during the production and distribution of exported goods.
- Input Consumption Patterns: The rate-setting exercise considers the taxes and levies associated with inputs and the production and distribution of exported goods. This helps assess costs that remain unrefunded at different stages before the finished product is exported.
- WTO Compatibility: RoDTEP is structured to remit eligible duties, taxes and levies that are not otherwise refunded or credited. This remission-based approach is intended to keep the scheme consistent with India's WTO obligations.
- Overall Financial Outlay: The amount available under the RoDTEP scheme limits the overall benefits that can be provided. The Ministry of Finance finalises the scheme's overall budget and outlay in consultation with the Department of Commerce, and the scheme operates within an annual budgetary framework.
- Sector Priority and Employment Impact: Sector prioritisation forms part of the rate-setting framework, with the ceiling rates determined by a committee in the Department of Revenue/Drawback Division with representation from the Department of Commerce/DGFT, line ministries and experts, for sectors prioritised by the Department of Commerce and Department of Revenue. Labour-oriented sectors such as textile, agriculture, leather and gems and jewellery as covered sectors.
How Does Skydo Help Once You Have Your RoDTEP Rates?
Knowing the applicable RoDTEP rate covers only one part of an export transaction. The next requirement is ensuring the foreign payment reaches the exporter's account without being reduced by unnecessary charges. Banks and payment platforms can apply foreign-exchange margins and other fees to international receipts. On a ₹10 lakh receipt, a 5% to 8% reduction could mean ₹50,000 to ₹80,000 less received, potentially outweighing the RoDTEP benefit on the same shipment. Understanding why banks differ from live FX rates makes clear how much this can reduce the amount an exporter actually receives.
Skydo supports exporters at this stage of the process in several ways including:
- Transparent and Flat Pricing: $19 for payments up to $2,000, $29 for payments between $2,001 and $10,000, and 0.3% of the transaction amount above $10,000.
- Instant FIRA on Every Transaction: Every transaction includes an instant FIRA (Foreign Inward Remittance Advice), which helps document inward remittances for export-compliance records. The RoDTEP claim itself, however, is made through the shipping bill and processed by Customs on ICEGATE, not through a FIRA.
- eBRC Closure Assistance: Once the inward remittance is received, exporters also need to complete the related export documentation. Exporters can link their DGFT account once, then bulk-upload shipping bills to auto-map IRMs and generate their eBRC in a single click. This supports the compliance cycle a RoDTEP claim sits within.
- EDPMS Closure Assistance: The payment process also involves RBI-related reporting and closure requirements. Skydo helps exporters manage these requirements tied to export transactions.
Additionally, for exporters receiving payments from overseas buyers in different currencies, Skydo setup takes about 5 minutes, offering virtual accounts in multiple currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD, and CAD. With zero monthly subscription fees, Skydo charges only apply only when a transaction is made.
What is the RoDTEP claim rate?
RoDTEP claim rates typically range from 0.3% to 4.3% of a product's FOB value, with a small number of categories such as gems and jewellery notified as low as 0.01%. The exact rate is set by the product's 8-digit HSN code as listed in DGFT Appendix 4R (for DTA exports) or Appendix 4RE (for AA/SEZ/EOU exports). Additionally, some codes also carry a per-unit value cap, so the actual benefit is the lower of the two figures.
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