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What is TMA Scheme?
On 5th March 2019, Government of India introduced Transport and Marketing Assistance Scheme (TMA Scheme) for agricultural exporters providing them with financial assistance for transport and marketing of agriculture products with a view to boosting export of farm commodities to certain countries in Europe and North America. Under TMA Scheme, the government would provide assistance for marketing of agricultural produce and reimburse a certain portion of freight charges. TMA Scheme covers freight and marketing assistance for both exports by sea and by air (included for normal and refrigerated cargo).
Objectives of TMA Scheme
The two primary objectives of Transport Market Assistance (TMA) Scheme are:
To provide assistance for the international component of freight and marketing of agricultural products, which will mitigate the difficulties caused by the higher cost of transportation for exporting specified agriculture products due to trans-shipment.
To increase brand recognition of Indian agricultural products in the specified overseas markets.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for claiming Transport Market Assistance (TMA) schme are:
in-Eligibile categories
The eligibility criteria for claiming Transport Market Assistance (TMA) schme are:
Products exported from SEZs/ EOUs/ EHTPs/ STPs/ BTPs/ FTWZs
Items, which are restricted or prohibited for export
SEZ/ EOU / EHTPs / STPs / BTPs / FTWZs products exported through DTA units
Export products which are subject to Minimum Export Price or Export duty
Exports through trans-shipment, i.e. exports that are originating in third country but trans-shipped through India
Export of goods through courier or foreign post offices using e-Commerce
Level of Financial Assistance
Transport Market Assistance (TMA) Scheme offers incentives in the form of financial assistance for logistics and marketing expenses related to export of agricultural products/goods. The level of financial assistance differs:
Level of Financial Assistance
Transport Market Assistance (TMA) Scheme offers incentives in the form of financial assistance for logistics and marketing expenses related to export of agricultural products/goods. The level of financial assistance differs:
Method of assistance
Assistance under TMA Scheme would be provided in cash through direct bank transfer as a part of reimbursement of freight paid. Freight on Board (FOB) supplies, where no freight is paid by Indian exporters are not covered under this scheme.
Method of assistance
Assistance under TMA Scheme would be provided in cash through direct bank transfer as a part of reimbursement of freight paid. Freight on Board (FOB) supplies, where no freight is paid by Indian exporters are not covered under this scheme.
Rate of Assistance
Region
west africa
EU
gulf
north america
asean
russia & cia
far east
oceania
china
south america
Amount per TEU
(Normal container)
11200
9800
8400
21000
5600
12600
8400
16800
00
23800
Amount per TEU
(Normal container)
19600
2100
14000
28700
12600
22400
12250
24500
12600
31500
Amount per TEU
(Normal container)
840
1120
700
2800
700
700
840
2800
840
3500
Rate of Assistance:
Region | Amount per TEU (Normal Container) | Amount per TEU (Reefer Container) | By Air Amount per tonne |
West Africa | 11200 | 19600 | 840 |
EU | 9800 | 2100 | 1120 |
Gulf | 8400 | 14000 | 700 |
North America | 21000 | 28700 | 2800 |
ASEAN | 5600 | 12600 | 700 |
Russia & CIS | 12600 | 22400 | 700 |
Far East | 8400 | 12250 | 840 |
Oceania | 16800 | 24500 | 2800 |
China | 0 | 12600 | 840 |
South America | 23800 | 31500 | 3500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
All you need to know before applying for TMA Scheme:
The Transport and Marketing assistance (TMA) scheme aims to reimburse the part amount of freight paid (sea and air) by the exporter and also the marketing costs involved in the promotion of the product. The scheme is available from 01.03.2019 to 31.03.2021 for the specified exported product under Chapter 1 to 24.
The applicant can refer to Public Notice. 82/2015-20/ dated 29.03.2019 to check the TMA Scheme benefit. Or can simply share the documents with us, and our team would get back to you with an excel report of eligible benefit shipping bill wise.
The Applicant has to file an online application at http://dgft.gov.in. The TMA application will be made on a quarterly basis.
Applicant has to create an online application on a quarterly basis at DGFT Site. The claim is available on the CIF Shipments basis. There are no late cut provisions applicable for this scheme. We can simplify the application process for you with the help of our in-house TMA scheme experts.
Applicant has to pay online Government fees of Rupees 1,000/- for each application.
After submission of Manual Application, DGFT RA may check application, and DGFT may approve the application within 15 to 30 days. Once DGFT approves the application and if Fund will be available with DGFT, then payment will be credited immediately to the exporter account, or if the funds are not available with DGFT, then RA will issue the Pre-receipt letter. Once payment is available with DGFT, then the refund will be credited to the exporter account.
The applicant needs to apply for claim within one year from the completion of the quarter. For Example: if export was made in quarter January to March 2020, the claim should be filed by 31.03.2021.
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