RoDTEP on DFIA Exports

Recent developments under the Foreign Trade Policy have reignited the debate on the eligibility of DFIA exports for benefits under the RoDTEP Scheme. Although DFIA exporters were removed from the list of ineligible categories with effect from 8 March 2024, Customs authorities have adopted a restrictive interpretation, creating uncertainty for exporters.

This webinar will examine the legal framework governing RoDTEP, the implications of the recent amendment, and the Department's position on the issue. It will also discuss the strong legal arguments supporting RoDTEP benefits for DFIA exports, including the possibility of entitlement to benefits under the general DTA rates. The session will provide valuable insights into this emerging controversy and its implications for exporters navigating the evolving policy landscape.

Key Discussion Points

• Evolution of RoDTEP and its applicability to export promotion schemes

• Impact of Notification dated 8 March 2024 removing DFIA from the ineligible category

• Department's current stand on RoDTEP benefits for DFIA exports

• Why DFIA exporters have a strong legal claim to RoDTEP benefits

• Whether DFIA exports can avail general DTA rates under Appendix 4R

• Relationship between DFIA and Advance Authorisation under FTP

• Practical compliance considerations and future litigation outlook

Speaker -

V. Sridharan
Co-founder, LKS and Senior Advocate, Bombay High Court