I. What kind ofExport Drawbackagency company can be considered professional?

A professional agency company should have the following core characteristics:Customs AEO certification qualification,At least 5 years of practical experience in export tax refund,The finance and tax team holds International Trade Document Specialist certificatesIt is recommended to prioritize agencies with experience in handling similar products. For example, mechanical and electrical product exporters should choose agents familiar with the tax rebate filing procedures for such products.

II. How to evaluate an agencys service capabilities?

Assessment can be made through three dimensions:

• Service response speed4: Test their 24-hour emergency response mechanism
• System integration capability5: Check whether they support direct data connection with the Golden Tax Phase III system
• Case Verification6: Request successful tax rebate cases from the past 2 years (2023-2024)

III. How should agency fees be reasonably calculated?

Common fee structures in the 2025 market:

• Basic service fee: ￥800-1,500 per order
• Tax rebate commission: 0.8%-1.2% (floating based on rebate amount)
• Be cautious ofquotes 30% below market priceas they may indicate risks of fraudulent invoicing

IV. What legal risks should be considered when selecting an agency?

Key verification points:

• Check the business license forExport Tax Rebate Agency,as a registered business scope
• Tax firm filing certificate (new requirement since 2024)
• Contracts must clearly specifyliability allocation clauses22, particularly the handling of late payment fees caused by agency negligence

V. What core materials are required for tax rebate processing?

2025 updated material checklist:

• Electronic customs declaration (must includedigital signature authenticationTrade dispute settlement mechanisms
• VAT special invoice (must havethe export contract numbernoted in the invoice remarks field)
• A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:Supporting documents (cross-border RMB settlements require additionalCIPS systemTransaction Records

Can the agency help secure higher tax rebate rates?

Professional agencies can optimize through the following methods:

• HS code classification optimization (error rate controlled within 3%)
• Input tax allocation scheme design
• Utilize2025 VAT credit refund new policyAchieving combined tax rebates

What are the new preferential tax rebate policies available now?

2025 key policies:

• Cross-border E-commerceB2B exportTax exemption, deduction and refund amount increased to 95%
• Green product exportsAdditional 3% refund rate(Carbon footprint certification required)
• Electronic Tax BureauIntelligent tax refundSystem launch (shortens review cycle to 7 working days)

How long does the tax refund processing cycle usually take?

Standard processing cycle:

• Regular tax refund:Pre - shipment Preparation
• Express channel:Technical Risk Control(Additional expedited fee required)
• Bulk commodity tax refund: may extend to30 working days(Involving on-site verification)

Recommended for enterprises to establishQuarterly tax refund evaluation mechanism, regularly reconcile tax refund accounts with agencies, with special attention toCustoms General Administration Announcement No. 68new documentation requirements effective 2025. For special industries (such as medical devices, hazardous chemical exports), its recommended to choose professional agencies with industry qualifications.