What Is RoDTEP Scheme : Application Form, Benefits & Eligibility

The Government of India has launched RoDTEP Scheme to support the exporters in a better way. Aim of the scheme is to refund to the exporters, the embedded central, state and local duties and taxes paid on inputs that were not refunded or rebated so far. The government decided to increase the benefits of the scheme to all goods with effect from January 1, 2021. To apply for the scheme interested candidates can go through the official website at www.icegate.gov.in. Further in this article we will provide you the detailed description about the Scheme including Key Highlights, Objectives, Benefits & Features, Eligibility Criteria, Required Documents, Application Procedure for RoDTEP Scheme, etc.

About RoDTEP Scheme

The Ministry of Finance, Government of India has launched RoDTEP Scheme which stands for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products. This is a new scheme which is applicable from 1 January 2021 and it replaced the existing MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme). The scheme aims to refund to the exporters the embedded central, state and local duties and taxes paid on inputs that were not refunded or rebated so far. The scheme was introduced to boost the domestic exports which were relatively poor in volume. And The scheme covers 8,555 export items for a cost of around Rs. 12,500 crore to the exchequer. The refund rate on 8,555 tariff lines ranges to about 4 per cent of Free on Board (FOB) value. The refund under the scheme would not be available in respect of duties and taxes already exempted or credited or remitted.

Key Highlights Of RoDTEP Scheme

Name of the Scheme	RoDTEP Scheme
Launched By	The Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Beneficiary	All industries across the country
Benefits	Refund to the exporters the embedded central, state and local duties and taxes paid on inputs that were not refunded or rebated so far
Objective	To boost the domestic exports which were relatively poor in volume
State	All states of India
Year	2024
Hosting Site	NIC (National Informatics Center)
Mode of Application	Online
Location	Across India
Official Website	www.icegate.gov.in

Objectives Of RoDTEP Scheme

The objectives of the Scheme are as follows:

• The primary objective of launching the Scheme is to refund to the exporters, the embedded central, state and local duties and taxes paid on inputs that were not refunded or rebated so far.
• The scheme was introduced to boost the domestic exports which were relatively poor in volume.
• The government decided to increase the benefits of the scheme to all goods with effect from January 1, 2021.

Benefits & Features Of RoDTEP Scheme

Here are some benefits & features of the Scheme, which are as follows:

• The scheme is beneficial for all industries.
• This scheme includes all central, state and municipal taxes and charges that are not covered by another system. The RoDTEP now contains items that were formerly under the MEIS and the Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes (RoSCTL).
• Exporters will receive refunds in the form of electronic checks or transferable duty credits and they will be recorded in a computerized ledger.
• On imported goods, this can be used to pay the minimal customs duty. Other importers may also receive the credits.
• A monitoring and audit system with an IT-based risk management system that would physically verify the exporters’ records will enable faster clearance through a digital platform.

Eligibility Criteria

To avail the benefits under the Scheme you should satisfy the following requirements, which are as follows:

• All sectors, including the textiles sector, may avail the benefits under the Scheme. Labor-intensive sectors that avail the benefits under the MEIS Scheme will be given the priority.
• Manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters (traders) are both eligible for the benefits of the scheme.
• There is no particular turnover threshold to claim the RoDTEP.
• Re-exported products are not eligible under this scheme.
• The exported products need to have the country of origin as India.
• Special Economic Zone Units and Export Oriented Units are also eligible to claim the benefits under this scheme.
• Where goods have been exported via courier through e-commerce platforms, scheme applies to them as well.

Required Documents

To avail the benefit under the Scheme, candidates should have these following documents:

• Shipping Bills
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) – Class 3
• Electronic Bank Realization Certificate (eBRC)
• Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)

Application Procedure For RODTEP Scheme 2024

To apply for the Scheme, please follow the below mentioned steps:

• Visit the Official Website at www.icegate.gov.in.
• On homepage fill in the application form using a Class 3 Individual type Digital Signature Certificate.
• Attach all the required documents.
• Finally, submit the application form to complete the application process.

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