Can overseas buyers apply for tax refund when purchasing goods in China?

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Origin	China	Brand Name	ONESTONG
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If overseas buyers purchase goods in China and pay VAT, they can apply for a tax refund. The specific tax refund process is as follows:

When exporting goods at China Customs, fill out the "Export Goods Declaration Form" and tick the "Tax Refund Mark" column.

Submit the completed "Export Goods Declaration Form" to the customs, and complete export procedures such as packing and sealing under the supervision of the customs.

To handle tax refund procedures at the tax authority at the export port, you need to submit the following materials:

Original and copy of "Export Goods Declaration Form"
Original and copy of export invoice for goods
Tax refund application form
The corporate tax registration certificate needs to be verified and reviewed on-site when handling tax refund procedures. The customs will inspect the goods and confirm the export, and the tax department will review the application materials.

After passing the review, the tax department will remit the tax refund to the company's designated bank account.

It should be noted that the tax refund application must be processed within 90 days after exporting the goods, otherwise the tax refund will not be obtained. In addition, the specific amount of tax refund is calculated based on the actual amount of VAT paid by the enterprise, and the specific tax refund ratio depends on different industries and products.