Uncover the bonded secrets of China's manufacturing industry

There are differences in the enjoyment of bonded rights and interests between general processing trade enterprises and notable processing trade project enterprises.

General processing trade enterprises usually must pay the corresponding import duties when importing raw materials. Then they can apply for a refund of the paid import duties when exporting finished products, called a tax refund. In this way, processing trade enterprises need to pay the import duties and apply for a refund in the follow-up procedures.

In contrast, enterprises dedicated to processing trade projects can enjoy a certain degree of import tariff reduction or tax exemption treatment when importing raw materials, called tax exemption or tax reduction. According to relevant policies, these enterprises can reduce or exempt the burden of paying import duties through declaration procedures or meeting specific conditions.

Regarding bonded rights and interests, enterprises dedicated to processing trade projects usually enjoy more excellent preferential treatment. These enterprises can enjoy tax exemption or reduction when importing raw materials, and the burden of import duties is relatively low. Such policy measures encourage the development of specific industries or regions and provide a more competitive business environment.

It should be noted that the specific bonded interest policy may be adjusted or changed at any time, and there may be regional or industry differences. Therefore, processing manufacturers should understand relevant local regulations and policies when enjoying bonded rights and consult professional institutions or local customs departments to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Regarding the specific regulations and policy details of the distinction between processing manufacturers in mainland China and the preferential policies for import tariffs, we recommend referring to the following laws and documents:

Customs Law of the People's Republic of China: This law stipulates the duties and powers of the customs, as well as the supervision and tax collection of imported and exported goods.

Regulations of the Customs of the People's Republic of China on Customs Declaration of Imported and Exported Goods: The regulations stipulate in detail the customs declaration procedures, documents, and requirements for imported and exported goods.

Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Import and Export Tariffs: The rules determine the types, rates, and collection methods of tariffs that should be levied on imported and exported goods and stipulate the tariff reduction or exemption treatment that specific products or enterprises may enjoy.

Import and Export Tariff Implementation Measures of the People's Republic of China: The Measures are the specific implementation rules for the import and export tariff regulations and stipulate the procedures for calculating, declaring, and tax refunding tariffs.