How Exactly Does Agency Export Tax Refund Work? 12 Core Questions Foreign Trade Enterprises Must Know

I. What is an agencyExport Drawback?

Export tax rebate agency refers to qualifiedimport and exportqualificationsforeign tradeservice providers entrusted by manufacturers to handleExport Clearance,A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:verification, tax rebate declaration and other full-process services. According to the Export Tax Rebate (Exemption) Management Measures revised by the State Taxation Administration in 2024, the agent shall undertakedocument review, tax declaration, risk preventionthree core responsibilities.

II. What is the specific process of export tax rebate agency?

The standard process includes 5 key stages:

• Qualification review stage(3-5 Business Days)
  • Verify the manufacturers VAT general taxpayer qualification
  • Confirm the goods fall within the tax rebate catalog
• Document preparation stage(5-7 working days)
  • Match three documents: customs declaration, bill of lading and proforma invoice
  • Cross-border RMB settlement certificate filing
• Declaration and review stage(10-15 working days)
• Tax refund stage(Depending on local tax efficiency)

III. How much more can you earn by using an agent compared to self-processing tax rebates?

Calculated according to 2025 current policies, professional agents can help enterprises obtain:

• 3%-5% increase in tax rebate rate: Through accurate HS code classification
• 40-day reduction in processing time: Avoid rejection due to incomplete documents
• 60% reduction in compliance costs: Professional handling of customs AEO certification requirements

IV. How to identify reliable export agency service providers?

It is recommended to focus on 4 dimensions:

• Qualification documents
  • Customs AEO Advanced Certification (mandatory from 2025)
  • State Administration of Foreign Exchange Category A enterprise
• System Capability
  • Electronic port data direct connection system
  • Intelligent tax rebate declaration platform

V. What are common misconceptions about export tax rebate agency?

Based on our 327 handled cases, main misconceptions include:

• Misconception 1: Thinking all goods qualify for tax rebates (actually 3000+ HS codes prohibit rebates)
• Misconception 2: Believing faster rebates are always better (beware of fake invoice risks)
• Misconception 3: Overlooking cross-year declaration deadlines (maximum 470 days after goods export)

VI. What are the new changes in 2025 tax rebate policies?

Three noteworthy policy adjustments this year:

• Newly addedGreen product tax rebate bonuspolicy (New energyAutomotive partsTax rebate rate +2%)
• UpgradeIntelligent risk control system, transactions exceeding $500,000 require pre-approval
• ImplementElectronic tax refund, with processing time compressed to within 3 working days