RoDTEP Rate Change 2026: New Rates for Marine and Fishery Exports

## Key points The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued **Notification No. 29/2026** on August 09, 2026, revising the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) rates specifically for the Marine and Fishery sector. This update aims to align export incentives with current global logistics costs. The new schedule includes higher caps for processed marine goods, ensuring that manufacturers can recover embedded central, state, and local duties that were previously non-refundable. ## What this means for exporters Exporters in the marine category can now claim enhanced duty credits directly into their e-way bills. As per the notification dated August 09, 2026, the updated rates apply to all shipping bills filed from today onwards. This move is expected to boost the competitiveness of Indian seafood in the EU and US markets by lowering the effective cost of production. **Who should act now:** All seafood exporters and merchant manufacturers should immediately update their export documentation to reflect the new HS-code specific rates to avoid under-claiming benefits. At **We Design For You**, we specialize in RoDTEP documentation and duty credit ledger management. Contact us today to audit your current export claims and ensure you are maximizing your eligible refunds under the revised 2026 guidelines.