In international trade, its common to purchase goods from multiple suppliers and declare them for export under the same customs declaration. However, when the product categories on the purchased VAT special invoices from suppliers are inconsistent, whether this affectsExport Drawback, and how to select product categories when issuing export invoices often perplexes enterprises. This article will provide detailed answers and practical suggestions to simplify this complex process.

According to current policies and practical operational experience,foreign tradeWhen enterprises purchase goods from multiple suppliers and declare them for export under the same customs declaration, inconsistent product categories on purchased VAT special invoices (while product names remain consistent) will not affect export tax rebates.

When foreign trade enterprises need to issue export invoices, selecting appropriate product categories requires careful consideration. Below are some practical suggestions:

Select based on actual product conditions: Financial personnel can choose the most accurate product category for export invoices based on the actual characteristics of exported goods, requiring detailed understanding of product features and uses.
Select according to the highest-value purchase invoice: If determining the most appropriate product category is difficult, enterprises may use the category from the highest-value purchase invoice. This approach is relatively safer and avoids risks from incorrect selections.
Confirm with suppliers during procurement: During procurement, communicate with suppliers to ensure accuracy in invoice product names and categories, maintaining consistency across all invoices in product names and measurement units to minimize operational complexity.
Consult tax professionals If there are still questions, it is recommended to consult tax professionals or relevant advisors to obtain specific guidance and advice, ensuring compliance with tax policies and regulations.

Assume a foreign trade enterprise purchases different types of mechanical equipment from three suppliers and plans to export them under the same customs declaration. The VAT special invoices issued by these three suppliers all list the product name as Mechanical Equipment, but the product categories are Agricultural Mechanical Equipment, Construction Mechanical Equipment, and Industrial Mechanical Equipment, respectively.

Confirm consistency in product names and measurement units: First, ensure that the product names and measurement units on the three VAT special invoices match those on the customs declaration. For example, the product name should be Mechanical Equipment, and the measurement unit should be unit.
Select the product category for the export invoice: When issuing the export invoice, you can choose the most appropriate product category based on the characteristics of the actual exported goods. If it is difficult to determine, you can select the product category corresponding to the purchase invoice with the highest amount. For example, if Construction Mechanical Equipment has the highest amount, the export invoice product category can be Construction Mechanical Equipment.
Proceed with declaration and tax refund: After ensuring all invoice and customs declaration information is consistent, proceed with the export declaration. According to actual operations and policy regulations, inconsistencies in product categories will not affect the tax refund as long as the product names and measurement units are consistent.

For foreign trade enterprises handling cases where the product categories on purchase invoices are inconsistent under the same customs declaration, as long as the product names and measurement units are consistent and there are no substantive errors in the product categories, the export tax refund will not be affected. When issuing export invoices, the most appropriate product category can be selected based on actual conditions or the category corresponding to the purchase invoice with the highest amount. If necessary, consult tax professionals to ensure compliant operations. Through these methods, enterprises can effectively mitigate risks and successfully complete the export and tax refund processes.

When handling export tax refunds, inconsistencies in product categories will not hinder your progress. As long as the product names and measurement units are consistent and the product categories are reasonably selected, enterprises can smoothly benefit from the export tax refund policy. If you encounter any questions during the process, feel free to consult us.ZhongShen International TradeThrough these methods, enterprises can effectively mitigate risks and successfully complete the export and tax refund processes.