Can enterprises enjoy export tax rebate policies for finished products processed from imported raw materials and then re-exported?

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I am the owner of a factory manufacturing precision electronic components. Last month, I imported a batch of chip raw materials from Japan, which have been processed into sensors for export to Germany. I have never operated feed processing re-export business before.

I heard this model qualifies for tax rebates, but I am afraid of being fined due to incorrect procedures. Our financial staff said we need to file a manual, but we do not know what specific materials to prepare, and we are worried whether capital repatriation issues will affect the tax rebate.

Besides, we hired a freight forwarder for the logistics of this shipment, and the consignee on the bill of lading is our factory. Will this cause any problem? The goods are already at the port now and need urgent handling. We want to know if we can get the tax rebate after all, and what key links we need to pay attention to?

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Cindy Chen
Cindy ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0

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First，you need to confirm whether your business model meets the requirements for feed processing re-export tax rebates: you need to file the feed processing manual with the customs，raw materials are bonded upon import，and all finished products are exported after processing. For pre-document review，key materials to prepare include: feed processing registration manual，import declaration form (bonded status)，export declaration form，special VAT invoice (required if raw materials are not imported under bonded status)，foreign exchange receipt certificate，etc.

For core node connection，it is necessary to ensure the "consistency of four streams": contract stream (correspondence between imported raw material contracts and exported finished product contracts)，goods stream (clear logistics trace from raw material import to processing and then to export)，fund stream (foreign exchange receipt amount matches export declaration amount)，invoice stream (logical correspondence between raw material procurement invoices and export sales invoices). Special attention should be paid that if the consignee on the bill of lading in the logistics link is not the export enterprise，a goods ownership transfer certificate or entrustment agency agreement must be provided to avoid ownership disputes affecting tax rebates.

Abnormality response plan: If part of the raw materials are sold domestically，you need to declare and pay supplementary tax to the customs in time to avoid the entire tax rebate being rejected due to bonded material violations，if foreign exchange receipt is delayed，you need to submit a deferred foreign exchange receipt certificate within the tax rebate declaration period. In addition，according to 2026 policies，feed processing re-export businesses need to complete tax rebate declaration within 90 days after export，and no preferences will be granted after the deadline.

Points for compliant implementation: Entrust a professional foreign trade agency to assist with manual filing and tax rebate declaration to ensure procedure compliance，regularly check document information to avoid tax rebate review failure due to data errors. Key reminder: The feed processing manual must be filed before raw material import，otherwise you cannot enjoy bonded policies and tax rebate preferences.

Reference: Zhongshen: Full Process Analysis and Compliance Strategies for Cross-Border E-Commerce Export Tax Agency
Lucas Liu
Lucas LiuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0

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Special attention should be paid to the accuracy of manual filing in the customs declaration link of feed processing re-export business. The manual must specify the commodity code, quantity, unit price of imported raw materials, and corresponding information of exported finished products. When declaring imports, the trade mode of "feed processing" shall be marked on the customs declaration form, and the manual number shall be associated.

Incorrect commodity code classification will lead to inconsistency between manual filing and actual imports, which will further affect tax rebates. In addition, if waste is generated during processing, it shall be declared to the customs for handling in time to avoid manual verification difficulties caused by waste retention.

For customs declaration data, it is necessary to ensure logical correspondence between import and export commodity codes. For example, when chip raw materials are processed into sensors, the code shall meet the classification requirements of processed finished products.

Linda Gao
Linda GaoYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0

Documentation SupervisorStart a Chat

From the tax perspective, feed processing re-export businesses can enjoy the VAT "exemption, credit and refund" policy. Exemption refers to exemption of VAT in the export link; credit refers to that input tax in the raw material import link (required if not imported under bonded status) can offset output tax of domestically sold goods; refund refers to refund of the remaining balance after offset. It should be noted that if raw materials are imported under bonded status, there is no input tax, and only the "exemption and refund" policy applies.

After the 2026 policy adjustment, the tax rebate rate for feed processing re-export is the same as that for general trade exports, but a foreign exchange receipt certificate is required as a necessary document for tax rebates. In addition, if enterprises have cross-border related transactions, they must ensure pricing complies with the arm's length principle to avoid tax investigations caused by transfer pricing issues.

Evelyn Li
Evelyn LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0

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The export tax rebate audit link focuses on verifying the "consistency of four streams". In terms of capital repatriation, it is necessary to ensure that the export foreign exchange receipt amount matches the amount on the export declaration form, and the receiving account is the corporate account of the enterprise.

If foreign exchange is received from a third party, relevant supporting documents (such as entrustment payment agreement) shall be provided. Documents to be kept for filing include: copy of feed processing manual, import declaration form, export declaration form, bill of lading, contract, invoice, etc., with a retention period of 5 years.

If the tax authority conducts a correspondence investigation, relevant materials shall be provided in time to avoid tax rebate delays caused by overdue response. In addition, attention should be paid to the declaration time node: complete tax rebate declaration within 90 days after export, apply for extension if overdue, otherwise no tax rebate will be granted.

Daniel Xu
Daniel XuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0

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In terms of cross-border foreign exchange receipt and payment compliance, foreign exchange receipts for feed processing re-export business shall be handled through normal trade channels using SWIFT or CIPS systems. When receiving foreign exchange, it is necessary to indicate "feed processing re-export foreign exchange receipt" in the balance of payments declaration to ensure fund purpose is consistent with the business.

If an offshore account is used to receive foreign exchange, a fund transfer certificate between the offshore account and the domestic account shall be provided to avoid unclear fund flow. In addition, attention should be paid to exchange rate fluctuations when purchasing foreign exchange, and exchange rate risks can be locked through forward foreign exchange settlement.

Special attention should be paid that the 2026 policy requires cross-border foreign exchange receipt and payment to match customs declaration information. If the difference between the foreign exchange receipt amount and the declaration amount exceeds 5%, the reason shall be explained to the foreign exchange administration department.

Andy Guo
Andy GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0

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Attention should be paid to the ownership of imported raw materials and exported finished products in the on-site inspection link. If the consignee on the bill of lading at the time of raw material import is not the export enterprise, a goods ownership transfer agreement or entrustment agency agreement shall be provided to prove that the enterprise has the right to dispose of the raw materials.

The feed processing manual shall be presented during inspection to ensure that the quantity of raw materials is consistent with the manual filing. In addition, processed finished products shall be consistent with the description on the export declaration form to avoid inspection failure due to inconsistent commodity names or specifications. In case of inspection abnormalities, contact the customs broker for assistance in time and provide relevant supporting documents to avoid increased port detention costs.

Kevin Lin
Kevin LinYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0

Trade Solutions ManagerStart a Chat

In terms of supply chain planning, the logistics route for feed processing re-export business shall be optimized to ensure the shortest cycle from raw material import to finished product export. It is recommended to choose a direct shipping logistics solution to reduce transit links and avoid goods ownership risks. In addition, inventory shall be arranged reasonably to avoid raw material overstock leading to expiration of bonded materials.

For trade term selection, CIF can be adopted for imported raw materials and FOB for exported finished products to reduce logistics costs. It should be noted that bill of lading information in the logistics link must be consistent with the customs declaration form. If the consignee on the bill of lading is changed, the declaration information shall be modified in time to ensure that the goods flow matches the document flow.

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