Connect & Solve
Trade Q&A
Shanghai Question Regarding Bill of Lading SHIPPER and Tax Rebate
I am the head of an export enterprise in Shanghai. Recently, a US customer requested that the SHIPPER on the bill of lading must show their Hong Kong company name, but the customs declaration and payment collection are operated by our Shanghai company. I want to ask if this operation will affect our application for tax rebate? Will it be deemed as tax fraud by the tax bureau? If this must be done, what compliant remedial measures are there?
Jan 16, 2026 at 01:212353 AnswersWhat aspects are involved in export tax rebate agency services?
Our company just started exporting, and we've heard that we can get a tax refund through an agent, but we're not sure what exactly that involves. We're worried about potential risks from improper operations and want to understand how to discuss this with our clients.
Jan 14, 2026 at 05:231903 AnswersAfter Shanghai cancelled the verification of export invoices, how does the export tax rebate work now?
Our company conducts foreign trade in Shanghai, and previously, we always needed foreign exchange settlement documents for tax refunds. But now, they've suddenly cancelled this requirement, and our finance department has no idea what to do. What materials do we need to prepare under the new process? How can we ensure a smooth tax refund?
Jan 14, 2026 at 04:512493 AnswersWhat are the risks of acting as an agent for export tax rebates?
We are a foreign trade company and have recently considered entrusting an agency to handle export tax rebates, but we've heard that the process is highly complex and carries significant risks. Could you please explain the specific risks involved in export tax rebate agency services? How can we mitigate these risks?
Jan 14, 2026 at 02:462473 AnswersHow to determine whether the fees charged by an export agent for tax refunds are reasonable?
Our company recently wants to export goods through an agent and apply for tax refunds. We've consulted several agencies, and their fees range from 1% to 5%, with quotes featuring a variety of items. Some claim to charge customs declaration fees, document processing fees, and service fees, while others offer a flat-rate package but fail to specify what exactly is included. Experts, how can we determine whether these fees are reasonable? Are there any hidden risks involved?
Jan 14, 2026 at 01:161793 AnswersWhat are the steps for agency export tax rebate?
Our trading company has just started doing agency export for factories. I would like to ask what are the specific steps for agency export tax rebate? I'm most afraid of getting stuck in a certain link and not getting the tax rebate. Is there anything special to pay attention to?
Jan 13, 2026 at 05:462813 AnswersWhat are the risks of agency export tax rebate?
We are a fledgling foreign trade company and want to entrust an agency company to handle export tax rebates. But I heard that agency export has many risks, such as tax fraud, misappropriation of funds, inability to get tax rebates, etc. I would like to ask, what are the specific risk points of agency export tax rebate? How can we prevent them? Especially how to ensure the agency company is formal and reliable?
Jan 13, 2026 at 05:452103 AnswersShanghai remittance must be made before export tax rebate declaration
Our company recently exported several batches of goods at Shanghai Port. The finance department said we must wait for the foreign exchange to arrive and be marked as 'remitted' in the SAFE system before declaring export tax rebates. What exactly does this 'remitted' mean? Does it mean we won't get a penny of tax rebate if the foreign exchange doesn't arrive? Is there a time limit?
Jan 12, 2026 at 08:262643 AnswersExport Tax Rebate Agency Freight, Who Pays?
We have a batch of FOB-exported goods, but the freight forwarder charged us an "agent freight fee". The client said they only paid for the ocean freight, while the factory's finance department claimed they would pay after receiving the tax rebate. Now the freight forwarder is urgently demanding payment every day. Who should actually bear this cost? The contract only mentions FOB Shanghai, with no mention of this fee. Could this affect our tax rebate application?
Jan 11, 2026 at 08:432093 AnswersThe problem of product names for export tax rebates in Jiaxing
Our company is located in Jiaxing. Recently, we exported a batch of goods, but there are slight differences between the product names on the customs declaration form and those on the value-added tax invoices. Now, when applying for a tax refund, the tax bureau requires us to explain the situation. I'm worried that the inconsistent product names might affect the tax refund process and even lead to accusations of tax fraud. Could you please tell me what regulatory requirements need to be paid attention to when declaring product names?
Jan 10, 2026 at 05:192483 AnswersThe issue of DDP export tax rebate in Shanghai
We are a foreign trade company based in Shanghai. Recently, a European client has requested delivery under the DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. I want to ask: Under the DDP terms, can we still apply for export tax rebates? How exactly do we proceed? I've heard that the customs in Shanghai are very strict about DDP tax rebates. Are there any risks we need to pay attention to?
Jan 10, 2026 at 03:583653 AnswersXuzhou Tax Rebate Form Customs Declaration Issue
Our company's goods declared in Xuzhou have a discrepancy in product specifications and models between the tax rebate form and the customs declaration form. The tax bureau says it might affect the tax rebate, while the customs broker blames it on a system issue. Will this situation result in a fine? How can it be resolved quickly? Also, how should we explain this to the client?
Jan 8, 2026 at 06:512243 Answers