The Department of Commerce has notified the revisions through a Notification dated April 30, 2026.
India has aligned RoDTEP schedules with the amended customs tariff structure, effective May 1, 2026.
The revision updates Appendix 4R and 4RE, impacting 194 tariff lines with additions, deletions and modifications.
It aims to ensure seamless system integration, reduce classification ambiguity and improve export processing.
The move ensures continuity in duty remission benefits.
The update revises Appendix 4R, which applies to Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) exports, and Appendix 4RE, which covers exports under Advance Authorisation (AA), Export Oriented Units (EOU), and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units. These changes align with amendments introduced in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, through the Finance Act, 2026.
The notification primarily focuses on technical alignment between RoDTEP tariff lines and the revised customs tariff structure. A total of 194 tariff lines has been impacted, including the addition of 142 new 8-digit tariff lines, deletion of 50 lines, and modification of descriptions for two tariff lines.
Officials stated that the revised schedules will enable seamless implementation of RoDTEP benefits within the Customs Automated System starting May 1. The alignment is expected to reduce ambiguity in classification, ensure consistency across tariff frameworks, and facilitate smoother processing of export claims.
The government emphasised that the measure is RoDTEP-specific and aimed at enhancing ease of doing business. By minimising system-level discrepancies and ensuring continuity in duty remission, the initiative is expected to support exporters and maintain efficiency in trade operations.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
