China Petroleum Products Export
Export License · Customs Clearance · Inspection · Tax Rebate
Export Qualification Requirements
Petroleum product export involves strict qualification management. Export enterprises must hold a business license with explicit petroleum product sales scope and complete customs registration as import/export consignor/consignee. Certain products (e.g., lubricating oils/greases) require an Export License or compliance with the Dual-Use Items and Technologies Import/Export License Catalogue. SNSUC holds complete operating qualifications and can provide qualification consulting and export agency services for partners.
Customs Clearance Process
The customs clearance process for petroleum product export has five steps: First, submit an export declaration through the "Single Window" system with HS Code, quantity, value, and country of origin. Second, customs reviews documents and conducts risk assessment, potentially triggering inspection. Third, transport goods to designated supervision sites or bonded warehouses. Fourth, customs conducts physical inspection (with safety and commodity inspection conducted concurrently). Fifth, customs releases goods upon passing inspection, and goods are loaded for departure. SNSUC coordinates with five bonded warehouses to significantly reduce clearance time.
Inspection & Quarantine Standards
Exported petroleum products must comply with Chinese national standards (GB standards) and the importing country's quality standards. Key inspection items include density, viscosity, flash point, sulfur content, moisture, and mechanical impurities. Inspection agencies (such as CCIC China Certification & Inspection Group, SGS) issue quality inspection certificates as essential documents for export settlement and import customs clearance. SNSUC can assist in arranging third-party inspections and verifying inspection report compliance.
Export Tax Rebate & Compliance
Qualifying petroleum product exports are eligible for VAT export tax rebates. Rebate rates are determined by the product HS code, typically ranging from 0% to 13% — certain refined oil categories may have zero or no rebate under current policy, while refined petroleum products may qualify for 5%–13% rebate rates; enterprises should confirm specific product rebate rates with tax authorities in advance to accurately calculate export costs. Rebate applications must be completed by April 30 of the year following export. SNSUC recommends export enterprises confirm HS code classification and rebate rates before each transaction, and properly retain customs declarations, invoices, contracts, and other rebate documentation.
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