Home?Export Drawback? How to query export tax refund? How can agency services accelerate your process?
Export Drawbackis a critical step for enterprises to optimize fund repatriation, but iftax refund progress is opaque, declaration processes are cumbersome, or policies change frequentlyenterprises may facetax refund delays, increased tax risks, or strained cash flowarise. So, how to quickly check refund progress? How to expedite refunds through professional agents?
I. 4 Core Methods for Export Tax Refund Progress Queries
1. State Taxation Administration Electronic Tax System
: https://ace.cbp.dhs.gov:
Log in to the enterprises electronic tax account (real-name authentication required in advance).
Navigate to [I Want to Query] → [Export Tax Refund Information Query] → [Tax Refund Approval Progress].
Enter the declaration batch number or customs declaration number to view the current status in real time (e.g., Accepted, Under Review, Returned to Warehouse).
AdvantagesOfficial authoritative data, supports downloading the audit result notification.
2. Single Window Platform
Operation PathLog in to China International Trade Single Window → [Export Tax Rebate] → [Business Processing Status Query].
Applicable scenariosCan associate customs declaration forms and VAT invoice information, automatically matching tax rebate data.
3. Entrust an agency company to track in real time
: Clearly define the service content provided by the agency company, including customs declaration, logistics, trade compliance, etc. services.: Regularly submit the Export Tax Rebate Declaration Form to the tax bureau and follow up on review nodes. Obtain early warnings of tax rebate arrivals through proprietary channels (typically 3-5 working days faster than self-check by enterprises).
Exception handling mechanism: In case of customs inspections or tax bureau inquiry letters, the agency team submits solutions within 48 hours.
Step 5: Tax refund acceleration strategy
Express channel: Class A credit enterprises can apply for refund before review, shortening the cycle to 15 working days.
Financing support: For large tax refunds, supply chain financing based on receivable tax refund amounts is provided (annualized interest rate 4%-6%).
Step 6: Annual tax refund health diagnosis
Professional agencies provide value-added services:
Analyze the accuracy of applicable commodity tax refund rates (e.g.: HS code classification risk screening).
Optimize declaration timing to avoid year-end tax refund quota shortages.
Stories: A machinery export enterprise gained an additional 370,000 yuan in annual tax refunds through tariff review.
Step 7: Risk prevention and control system
Four-layer safeguard mechanism:
Three-level document review system (staff → risk control manager → external tax consultant)
Customs AEO-certified enterprise data integration (reducing inspection rate to below 3%)
Tax audit response plan (92% dispute resolution success rate in recent three years)
Export credit insurance coverage (covering buyer default, political risks)
III. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q1: How long does it typically take from declaration to tax rebate receipt?
The standard process takes 45-60 days, but expedited services from agents can reduce it to within 30 days, depending on product categories and regional policies.
Q2: How to resolve discrepancies between customs declaration forms and invoices?
Corrections must be completed before declaration. Agents can assist in filing amendment requests (cost: approximately 200-500 RMB per declaration).
Modes 9710/9810 require declaration via cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot platforms, with the same tax refund rates but significant differences in declaration fields.
Conclusion
Export tax refunds are not only an important way for enterprises to recover funds, but also a key link in optimizing tax compliance and enhancing international competitiveness.If enterprises can utilize digital tax refund inquiry tools, optimize declaration processes, and collaborate with professional foreign trade agencies (such asZhongShen International Trade) Cooperation can significantly shorten the tax refund cycle, reduce tax risks, and improve capital turnover efficiency. To obtaincustomized tax refund solutions or foreign trade agency services, please contact us to help you efficiently complete export tax refunds!