Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products
Assistance for the international component of freight to mitigate higher freight costs faced by exporters of specified agriculture products, plus support for marketing to enhance brand recognition. Covers exports by sea and air (including reefer cargo). Dairy products are covered under the revised scheme, with increased rates of assistance.
Eligibility
- Exporters of specified agriculture products
- Exports made through EDI ports only
- Must hold a valid IEC (Import Export Code)
How to apply
Exporters of specified agriculture products apply online on the DGFT portal ('Apply for TMA') after export, per Chapter 7 of FTP/HBP. Assistance is admissible for exports made through EDI ports only and reimbursed to the exporter's account.
Required documents
- IEC (Import Export Code)
- Shipping bill (EDI port)
- Proof of freight paid / export documents as per HBP Chapter 7
Official sources
Verification notes
Verified on DGFT scheme page and commerce.gov.in press release. Introduced Feb 2019, revised Sept 2021 (dairy added; sea rates +50%, air rates +100%). Assistance is freight-rate-based per notified rates, so maxValueInINR omitted. [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]