Is it possible to enjoy the official export tax refund policy for goods exported to Taiwan in 2026
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I am engaged in exporting mechanical and electrical products. This year, I have just expanded into the Taiwan market. Previously, I had no issues with export tax refunds when exporting to Europe and America from the mainland. This time, I am shipping to Taiwanese customers via general trade, and CIPS RMB settlement is used.
Recently, I heard that there have been adjustments to cross-strait trade tax refund policies. I want to know if there is a tax refund for exports to Taiwan? Could the special rules between the two sides make me ineligible? For example, are there any additional qualification thresholds?
How should I prepare the documents to ensure smooth declaration? Could policy changes affect the tax refund for this large batch of goods? After all, I just opened the Taiwan market and don't want to lose profits due to policy issues.
WilliamYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics AdvisorStart a Chat
Cross-strait trade tax refund policies for 2026 have been clarified: General trade goods exported to Taiwan region can enjoy official export tax refund as long as they meet the four-way consistency requirement，with no additional qualification restrictions and no need for special Taiwan entry permits.
The core landing scenario is: Direct transportation goods to Taiwan via general trade customs declaration and RMB settlement through CIPS or SWIFT. The customs declaration should mark the trade method as "General Trade" and note "Direct Taiwan Trade" to avoid being classified as transshipment trade affecting tax refund.
Operation path: First，pre-declare the customs declaration through the Electronic Port and verify the note information. Then submit the tax refund application to the competent tax authority，uploading special VAT invoices，settlement receipts，bill of lading and other documents，ensuring all document information matches the customs declaration. After the tax authority approves，the funds will be credited within 10 working days.
Compliance red lines: Do not evade Taiwan trade declaration through transshipment via third countries，do not forge or alter documents，and ensure settlement amount matches the actual export contract amount. Otherwise，tax refund qualification will be revoked and the enterprise will be included in the customs dishonesty list.
JohnYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Export Tax Rebate AdvisorStart a Chat
Core customs declaration requirements for Taiwan: The trade method must match the destination port. Major ports in Taiwan region are Kaohsiung and Keelung.
The destination port on the customs declaration must clearly state the specific port name; "Taiwan" is not allowed, otherwise it will be automatically classified as transshipment trade affecting tax refund approval time. During the price verification, ensure the declared price does not deviate by more than 10% from the market price of similar goods in the same period to avoid price disputes causing delayed tax refund.。
AlexanderYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Trade AdvisorStart a Chat
For 2026 direct sea freight to Taiwan, the free storage period is extended to 14 days. Complete customs declaration and cargo pickup within the free storage period. Container detention fee is USD 15 per container per day.
If detention fee is incurred due to delayed customs declaration, apply for reduction via cross-strait trade support application. Bill of lading must indicate "Direct Taiwan Transport"; "Third-country transshipment" bill of lading is not allowed, as tax authority will recognize it as transshipment trade and reject tax refund.。
OliviaYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Customs AdvisorStart a Chat
The scope of input VAT deduction for cross-strait trade tax refund in 2026 is expanded to all special VAT invoices for Taiwan trade; no additional special invoices are required.
Exchange rate conversion uses the real-time mid-rate on the customs declaration; FOB fluctuation-based conversion is not allowed. Ensure the settlement receipt matches the customs declaration in currency and amount to avoid tax refund discrepancies due to exchange rate differences.。
RobertYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Warehouse Management AdvisorStart a Chat
Taiwan settlement must be through CIPS system; third-party offshore account settlement is prohibited. SWIFT message must note "Taiwan general trade payment" to avoid bank rejection.
Regularly reconcile settlement records with export contract amount to ensure "three-way consistency" (contract, customs declaration, settlement); non-compliance may lead to tax refund failure.。
CharlotteYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Currency Exchange AdvisorStart a Chat
Clearly stipulate "General Trade" and "Direct Taiwan Transport" in export contracts to avoid customer requesting transshipment trade (which is ineligible for tax refund).
Apply for intellectual property rights filing with customs to prevent Taiwan port detention affecting tax refund. Force majeure clause should cover cross-strait trade specifics like policy adjustments and port congestion.。
DanielYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Legal AdvisorStart a Chat
Inspection focus for direct Taiwan transport: goods name, quantity, packaging must match customs declaration; seal number must match bill of lading and customs declaration; no seal replacement. If customs requires inspection and identification, submit report within 3 working days; inspection fees can be subsidized via cross-strait trade support funds to avoid delayed tax refund due to inspection.。
EmilyYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Client Success AdvisorStart a Chat
Mechanical and electrical products for direct Taiwan transport must use moisture-proof and reinforced packaging meeting IMO moisture standards.
MSDS report must indicate cargo transport properties; no hidden hazardous attributes. For dangerous goods, use UN-certified packaging with clear "Direct Taiwan Transport" marking to avoid detention affecting tax refund.。
DavidYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business Development AdvisorStart a Chat
Document filing requirements for 2026 export tax refund are simplified: no need to retain physical documents; electronic documents can be uploaded via Electronic Port, kept for 5 years after tax refund application.
Ensure electronic document clarity; no tampering. Tax inspection inquiries must be replied within 15 working days, with consistent content to documents to avoid rejection.。