{"id":25397,"date":"2026-01-12T13:45:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/blog\/?p=25397"},"modified":"2026-02-09T12:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T07:00:48","slug":"meis-rodtep-export-incentives-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/meis-rodtep-export-incentives-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS): From Inception to RoDTEP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export incentives help Indian businesses stay competitive in global markets by reducing the impact of duties and taxes on exported goods. This support becomes especially important as manufacturers and small exporters look to scale beyond India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major step in this direction was the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), introduced under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015\u201320. MEIS aimed to reward goods exporters through duty credit scrips, helping you offset infrastructural inefficiencies and associated costs that could not be refunded through other mechanisms. For several years, it formed the backbone of India\u2019s merchandise export incentive framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, global trade rules and compliance requirements reshaped this approach. As a result, MEIS was discontinued and replaced by the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme, which focuses on refunding embedded taxes more transparently. This article explores how MEIS worked, why it was replaced, what RoDTEP offers today, and how you can navigate the current export environment with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; background: #f0f8ff; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0073aa; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; display: inline-block;\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 0 0 0 10px; padding-left: 18px; vertical-align: top;\">\n<li>Government export incentives have evolved to balance exporter support with global trade compliance, reshaping how Indian businesses plan international sales.<\/li>\n<li>MEIS played a key role in supporting merchandise exporters but was withdrawn after WTO rulings made export-linked subsidies not permissible.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/rodtep-scheme-guide\/\">RoDTEP<\/a> replaced MEIS with a WTO-compliant approach that refunds embedded taxes and duties that were earlier built into export costs.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding eligibility, exclusions, and benefit calculation under RoDTEP is now essential for exporters to protect margins and avoid compliance gaps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>What Was the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Merchandise Exports from India Scheme was a government export incentive introduced under the FTP 2015\u20132020 for goods exported from India. It focused on addressing gaps that regular tax refunds could not cover, especially for merchandise exporters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its core aim was to offset infrastructural inefficiencies and related costs, such as logistics bottlenecks and high transaction expenses, that reduced export competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme replaced several earlier export incentive scheme such as the Focus Product Scheme (FPS), Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS), Focus Market Scheme (FMS), the Agri Infrastructure Incentive Scrip (AIIS), and Vishesh Krishi Gramin Upaj Yojana (VKGUY) with a single, simplified framework, making export incentives easier for businesses to understand and manage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under MEIS, exporters received duty credit scrips, which could be used to pay customs duties or transferred to other businesses, improving liquidity and cash flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/seis-scheme-india-export-guide\/\">SEIS Scheme: Understanding Its Past and India\u2019s Export Future<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Did the MEIS Scheme Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS rewarded exporters based on the actual value of goods sold abroad. Incentives were calculated at 2%, 3%, or 5% of the realised Free on Board (FOB) value, and in select cases up to 7%, against exports realised in free foreign exchange. The scheme applied to nearly 5,000 notified products classified under specific Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) codes, clearly defining eligible goods. Benefits came as duty credit scrips, which you could use to pay basic customs duty, safeguard duty, or anti-dumping duty, or transfer to another importer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, MEIS did not cover <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-igst\/\">IGST<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/gst-number-search\/\">GST<\/a> compensation cess on imports, and it excluded domestic procurement of goods or services, keeping the incentive tightly linked to export activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Typical MEIS Incentive Rates (Illustrative)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Category: Fish And Other Aquatic Invertebrates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicative MEIS Incentive Rates: 5%<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Category: Dairy Products<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicative MEIS Incentive Rates: 2 &#8211; 5%<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Category: Leather Products<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicative MEIS Incentive Rates: 2 &#8211; 7% (Kolhapuri chappals up to 7%)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Category: Textiles &amp; Garments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicative MEIS Incentive Rates: 4% \u2013 5%<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Category: Agricultural Products<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicative MEIS Incentive Rates: 2 &#8211; 5%<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background-color: #1a73e8; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 800; padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 7px; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/international-payment-gateway-india\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=internationalpayments\">Explore Razorpay&#8217;s Global Payment Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who Was Eligible for MEIS Benefits?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS covered a wide base of exporters to encourage merchandise trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both merchant exporters and manufacturer exporters could claim benefits for products listed in Appendix 3B.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEZ (Special Economic Zone) units and EOU (Export Oriented Unit) were also eligible for MEIS benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-commerce exports through the courier route qualified for MEIS, provided they met the prescribed value limits and documentation requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Was the Application Procedure for MEIS?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporters had to follow a structured but largely digital process to claim benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications were filed online in ANF 3A using a digital signature on the DGFT portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting documents included shipping bills, <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/bank-realisation-certificate-brc\/\">e-BRC<\/a>, and a valid <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/rcmc-certificate\/\">RCMC<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claims had to be submitted within 12 months from the Let Export Order (LEO) date or 3 months from Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) upload on the DGFT system or shipping bill printing, whichever was later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For EDI ports, most data flowed electronically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For non-EDI ports, exporters needed to upload scanned copies of physical documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Was the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme Discontinued?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision to discontinue MEIS did not come from a policy shift alone. It followed a clear international ruling that forced India to rethink how it supports goods exporters. Since MEIS linked benefits directly to export performance, it fell foul of global trade rules that India is bound to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key reasons behind the discontinuation include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WTO Non-Compliance: MEIS was classified as a prohibited export subsidy under the World Trade Organisation\u2019s Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adverse WTO ruling: In 2019, a WTO dispute panel ruled against India, leaving no room to continue export-linked incentive schemes in their existing form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phased Withdrawal: MEIS benefits were gradually reduced and the scheme was officially replaced from 1 January 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefit Cap in the Final Phase: For shipments between September and December 2020, MEIS benefits were capped at \u20b92 crore per exporter, which led to concerns around pricing, contracts, and margin planning, especially for MSME exporters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) Scheme?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RoDTEP scheme replaced MEIS from 1 January 2021, marking a shift in how India supports goods exporters. Instead of rewarding exports directly, RoDTEP focuses on refunding taxes and duties that quietly add to your costs but are not recovered elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple terms, RoDTEP works as the merchandise exports from India scheme replacement, built to meet global trade rules while protecting exporter margins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key features of the scheme include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear Objective: Refund of embedded taxes at the central, state, and local levels that are not credited under GST or duty drawback.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WTO Compliant Design: Structured to avoid export-linked subsidies, addressing the issues that led to MEIS being withdrawn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form of Benefit: Transferable electronic duty credits issued as e-scrips, usable for customs duties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operational Clarity: Benefits are calculated at notified rates and credited digitally through the customs automated system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which Taxes and Duties Does RoDTEP Cover?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP targets costs that often go unnoticed but directly affect your export pricing, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VAT and excise duty on fuel used for transport and power generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State electricity duties paid on electricity used in manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandi tax and municipal or property taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stamp duty on export-related documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain non-creditable CGST, SGST, IGST, and Compensation Cess on specified inputs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who Is Eligible for RoDTEP Benefits?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RoDTEP scheme is designed to cover a wide base of Indian goods exporters, with eligibility linked to the nature of exports and notified product lines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible categories include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Indian goods exporters, including manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters, for products notified under the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product-specific benefits, calculated either as a percentage of FOB value (generally ranging from 0.3% to 4.3%) or as a fixed amount per unit, depending on the tariff line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs, and SEZ exporters, with RoDTEP benefits restored for their exports effective 1 June 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the scheme does not extend to deemed exports or re-exported goods, which remain outside its scope.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; background: #f0f8ff; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"color: #0073aa; font-size: 18px; margin: 0;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0073aa;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Pro Tip: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.74); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400;\">If you receive funds from abroad without using a compliant payment route, your Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate (eBRC) may get delayed which can hold back your RoDTEP claim. Use RBI-approved payment channels with proper remittance codes to avoid delays in ledger credit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>MEIS vs. RoDTEP: Key Differences and Evolution of Export Incentives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s approach to export incentives changed when MEIS was replaced by the RoDTEP scheme. Instead of rewarding exports with additional benefits, the focus shifted to refunding taxes and duties that remain built into export costs. This change aimed to make incentives more transparent, and compliant with global trade rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below highlights how MEIS and RoDTEP differ across key aspects that matter to exporters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect: Core objective<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS: Promote exports through product-based incentives<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP: Refund embedded taxes and duties not otherwise refunded<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect: Trade compliance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS: Considered WTO non-compliant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP: Designed to be WTO compliant<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect: Nature of benefit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS: Transferable duty credit scrips<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP: Electronic duty credit scrips (e-scrips)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect: Scope of benefit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS: Limited to select customs duties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP: Covers a wider range of un-refunded central, state, and local taxes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect: Eligibility<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS: Limited to notified products and destinations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP: Available to most goods exporters, subject to notified rates<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect: Impact on exporters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS: Encouraged exports through rewards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP: Neutralises tax burden to protect margins<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect: Legal framework<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS: Foreign Trade Policy 2015\u20132020<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP: Ongoing scheme aligned with evolving global trade norms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect: Period of operation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS: Until 31 December 2020<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP: Applicable to eligible exports from 1 January 2021 onwards<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Navigating the Modern Export Landscape: Beyond Traditional Incentives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With MEIS discontinued and RoDTEP focused mainly on tax refunds, exporters can no longer rely on incentives alone to protect margins. Today, success depends on how efficiently you manage operations, money flows, and compliance across borders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporters now need to focus on operational efficiency and tighter financial management, as incentives no longer offset broader business costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficient cross-border payment solutions have become critical to reduce transaction fees, delays, and manual paperwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common challenges include handling international payments, managing currency conversions, and staying compliant with evolving RBI and FEMA requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To address this, many businesses are turning to specialised export accounts that simplify payment collection and offer clearer visibility into overseas receipts.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; background: #f0f8ff; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"color: #0073aa; font-size: 18px; margin: 0;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0073aa;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Pro Tip: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.74); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400;\">As incentives play a smaller role in margin protection, focus on reducing friction in payment collection and reconciliation. Faster foreign inward remittances, clearer transaction visibility, and accurate documentation now have a direct impact on cash flow, compliance, and pricing decisions often more than incentive rates themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>How Razorpay MoneySaver Export Account Simplifies Global Payments for Exporters<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re navigating export incentives like RoDTEP and selling overseas, getting paid smoothly is just as important as compliance and that\u2019s where the Razorpay MoneySaver Export Account steps in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It lets you accept international payments from over 180+ countries through bank transfers and global cards, making it easier to collect export proceeds from customers and marketplaces worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports multiple payment modes, including international bank transfers, major global cards, Apple Pay, and Google Wallet, so your overseas buyers can pay the way they prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed to align with RBI and <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/foreign-exchange-management-act-fema\/\">FEMA<\/a> requirements, supporting compliant foreign inward remittances for goods and services exports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers clear visibility of incoming payments, helping you reconcile export receipts faster and maintain cleaner records for audits and regulatory reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f5faff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 30px; text-align: center; margin: 42px 0; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26,115,232,0.08);\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #1a73e8; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px;\"><strong>Want a simpler way to receive global payments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #444; font-size: 16px; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Collect export proceeds from 180+ countries via transfers, cards, Apple Pay, and<br \/>\nGoogle Wallet\u2014with clear tracking to reconcile faster and keep audit-ready records.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1a73e8; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 26px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/accept-international-payments\/bank-transfers\/?utm_source=blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;amp;utm_campaign=internationalpayments%22%3E%3Cem%3E%3Cstrong%3ERazorpay%E2%80%99s&quot;\">Explore Razorpay\u2019s MoneySaver Export<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 19px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS played an important role in supporting India\u2019s merchandise exporters by easing cost pressures and encouraging global outreach during its time. However, changes in international trade rules led to its withdrawal and the introduction of a more compliant approach. This transition marked a clear shift from export promotion through incentives to a system focused on fairness and transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, RoDTEP serves as India\u2019s primary mechanism for refunding embedded taxes and duties that cannot be recovered elsewhere. As foreign trade policy continues to evolve, exporters must stay updated on regulatory changes and adapt quickly. Beyond policy awareness, using modern financial and payment tools can help you manage international transactions more efficiently, control costs, and stay competitive in global markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. What was the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS was an export incentive scheme under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015\u20132020 that rewarded eligible goods exporters with duty credit scrips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Why was the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) discontinued?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS was withdrawn because it did not comply with World Trade Organisation rules and was treated as a prohibited export subsidy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. What scheme replaced the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) for Indian exporters?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products scheme replaced MEIS from 1 January 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. How does the RoDTEP scheme differ from MEIS?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEIS rewarded exports through product-based incentives, while RoDTEP refunds embedded taxes and duties to ensure WTO compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. What types of taxes and duties are covered under RoDTEP?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoDTEP refunds un-refunded levies such as VAT and excise duty on fuel, state electricity duty, mandi tax, municipal taxes, and certain non-creditable GST components.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Are SEZ units and Export Oriented Units (EOUs) eligible for RoDTEP benefits?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. 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