Question one:Export tax refundIs the process really complicated?

2025 Latest Edition of 《Export goodsTax refund management measures show that the entire tax refund process involves12 key linksand including:

• Export customs clearanceElectronic data matching
• Cross-audit of special VAT invoices
• Foreign exchange certificate
• Processing of invoice points (especially for some refunded goods)
• Taxation of cross-customs transfer of goods

Take the example of a certain mechanical and electrical equipment export enterprise, due to the failure to properly handle the HS code and the return rate corresponding relationship, resulting inThe tax refund application for 370,000 yuan was rejectedProfessional agencies can avoid such losses through real-time verification of intelligent declaration systems.

Question 2: What hidden risks does the company handle?

According to the 2024 audit data from the General Administration of Customs, among the cases of tax refund declaration errors:

• 68% involve non-standard document management
• 23% caused by delayed policy updates
• 9% is a system operating error

In particular, it should be noted that 2025 implementedElectronic Tax Bureau 3.0 SystemAll declaration data must be linked to the Customs and Foreign Exchange Administration system in real time. A textile exporter is unable to submit a refund application for three months due to the failure to update the system interface in a timely manner.

Question 3: How do agencies increase tax returns efficiency?

The core values of professional agents are reflected in:

• Timing of Control:
  • Pre-examination system in advance90
  • Electronic port data is automated.
• Circulation of funds:
  • Tax refund estimation model (error rate <2%)
  • Supply Chain Financial Services in Partnership with Banks

An auto parts company reduced its average tax refund cycle from 127 days to 82 days through agency services, increasing its annual capital turnover rate by 40%.

Question 4: How do you assess the professionalism of the agency?

Selection of agency should focus on:

• Is it holdingCross-border tax officesQualified
• AEO Certified Enterprise Service Experience
• dealt with the industry.Special Trade ModelsExamples (such as cross-border e-commerce B2B exports)
• Whether equipped with an intelligent declaration system (validation of the connection with electronic ports is required)

It is recommended that the agency provide for two years.Tax refunds for similar goods, especially for products subject to the new adjusted tax rebate rates in 2025.

Question 5: What are the new changes in the tax return policy for 2025?

Remarkable policy adjustments this year include:

• The tax refund rate for some mechanical and electrical products increased to13% (former11%)
• Registration period for cross-border e-commerce retail export certificates reduced to 90 days
• Added newDigital trade export tax refundsDeclaration of Module
• Additional transfer certificate for customs special supervision area goods transfer

A consumer electronics company missed out on approximately 650,000 yuan in tax refunds due to its failure to promptly grasp the new regulations on digital content service exports. It is recommended to establish a partnership with an agency.Monthly policy notification mechanismEnsure timely access to the latest trends.

(Note: the specific policy implementation rules please be guided by the latest notification of the competent tax authority, the cases described in this article are all from industry public data)