{"id":8964,"date":"2026-04-13T16:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qicaiying.cn\/?p=8964"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:04:13","slug":"%e7%be%8e%e5%9b%bd%e5%85%b3%e7%a8%8e%e9%80%80%e7%a8%8e%e9%80%9a%e9%81%934%e6%9c%8820%e6%97%a5%e6%ad%a3%e5%bc%8f%e5%bc%80%e5%90%af%ef%bc%81ace%e7%b3%bb%e7%bb%9f%e5%bc%80%e6%88%b7%e5%80%92%e8%ae%a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qicaiying.cn\/en\/archives\/8964","title":{"rendered":"U.S. tariff refund channel officially opened on April 20! ACE system account opening countdown 7 days, 90% sellers still do not know the premise!"},"content":{"rendered":"
On April 20, U.S. Customs will officially go live with the Duty Drawback Tool (DDT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the past few months, countless Chinese sellers and importers have been tossed around by tariff policies that have repeatedly jumped across the board - first adding levies, then suspending them, then exempting them ...... Each adjustment is a fluctuation in the cost of real money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And this time, the tax refund lane is finally open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But there's one prerequisite that 90% sellers are ignoring - the<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f You must complete the account opening and register your bank information in the ACE system in advance, otherwise the tax refund application is directly invalid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are only 7 days left on April 20, so if you haven't operated yet you need to move now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udce6 01 What exactly is being refunded with this tax refund?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This U.S. Tariff Refund Tool is for: import tariffs that have been paid but are eligible for refund due to tariff policy adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specifically included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The portion of additional tariffs on China imposed since 2025 that are eligible for exemptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taxes imported and paid, but refundable after policy adjustment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Import duties corresponding to partially re-exported goods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Type of refund<\/th>
Application<\/th>
Refund rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Manufacturing Drawback (MDR)<\/td>
Imported raw materials for production and then exported<\/td>
Imported goods exported directly without processing<\/td>
Maximum 99%<\/td><\/tr>
Rejected Merchandise<\/td>
Goods returned out of specification<\/td>
99%<\/td><\/tr>
Tariff exemption refunds<\/td>
Retroactive refund of taxes paid after policy adjustment<\/td>
Depends on policy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f Important Tip:<\/strong>Tax refunds are not automatic, they need to be claimed on your own initiative and are subject to a statute of limitations (usually within 3 years from the date of importation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f 02 Why do I have to open an account in the ACE system first?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) is the core clearance system of the U.S. Customs. All declarations, duty payments, and refunds related to U.S. imports and exports are done on this platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tax refund tool, which went live on April 20, is integrated directly within the ACE system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No ACE account = no way to claim a tax refund, it's as simple as that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do I need to open an ACE account?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials\/conditions<\/th>
clarification<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
U.S. EIN (Employer Identification Number)<\/td>
Required, equivalent to a U.S. corporate tax ID number<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udd25 The two spots where the most people get stuck here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No U.S. corporate body<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ACE system requires that the subject of the application must be a legally registered business entity (LLC or Corporation) in the United States. Applying directly with a mainland Chinese company? No, you can't.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No U.S. bank account<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tax refund payments can only be credited to U.S. bank accounts and cannot be transferred to domestic accounts. Many sellers use third-party collections such as Payoneer, and these types of accounts cannot directly interface with the ACE tax refund system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcca 03 Different Situations and Responses for Three Types of Sellers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
state of affairs<\/th>
status quo<\/th>
want<\/th>
time constraint<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\u2705 Existing U.S. company + U.S. bank account<\/td>
Basic Compliance<\/td>
Log in to ACE system to register\/confirm account; register bank information; organize historical import records; submit application after April 20 go-live<\/td>
Low, it is recommended that the first 3 steps be completed immediately<\/td><\/tr>
\u26a0\ufe0f With U.S. company, no U.S. bank account<\/td>
Lack of bank accounts<\/td>
Open a U.S. corporate bank account (Mercury, Relay, etc., 3-7 business days); register with ACE with the new account<\/td>
in, must be completed by April 20<\/td><\/tr>
\u274c No U.S. corporate body<\/td>
scratch<\/td>
Register U.S. LLC\/Corporation (1-2 weeks); apply for EIN; open U.S. bank account; complete ACE account opening<\/td>
High, difficult to complete in 7 days, but early start can catch the first windows<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1\u00a0If you find yourself in the second or third category and need to incorporate a U.S. company or open a U.S. bank account as soon as possible, you can contact us at<\/strong>-Enterprise Caiying provides one-stop U.S. company registration + EIN application + bank account opening services (micro letter: qcygscszk, cell phone: 18676749275)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udcb0 04 How much can you get back in tax refunds? Do the math.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Take a cross-border seller with a monthly import volume of $1 million as an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sports event<\/th>
digital<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Monthly imports<\/td>
$1,000,000<\/td><\/tr>
Rate of tariff increase (estimated at 25%)<\/td>
$250,000\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Eligible for rebate percentage (assuming 50% order is eligible)<\/td>
$125,000\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Amount of tax refund that can be claimed for the year<\/td>
This is not a small amount. Many sellers in the past have lost tax that could have been recovered for nothing because they didn't understand the refund mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f 05 Compliant subjects are a prerequisite for tax refunds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The core of the tax return operation is whether your US corporate entity is compliant, EIN is on file, and bank account matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don't do these three things right, the tax refund claim is invalid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you currently do not have a U.S. company, or have a company but lack an EIN\/bank account, it is recommended to start the registration process immediately. Enterprise Caiying can assist you in completing the U.S. company registration + EIN application + bank account opening within 7-15 working days, clearing the way for ACE system account opening and tax refund application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83c\udfe2 About Enterprise Cai Ying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Enterprise Caiying has been focusing on cross-border e-commerce tax compliance for more than 10 years, and has cumulatively served more than 500,000 sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83c\udfe2\u00a0U.S. company registration:<\/strong>LLC\/Corporation with EIN application<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfe6\u00a0U.S. bank account opening:<\/strong>Docking with Mercury, Relay and other major U.S. online banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccb\u00a0ACE system account opening guidance:<\/strong>Hands-on assistance in completing account registration and bank information enrollment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcb0\u00a0Tax refund application materials are organized:<\/strong>Sort through historical import records and match eligible tax refund orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcca\u00a0U.S. Sales Tax Compliance:<\/strong>Avoid triggering tax audits during the tax refund application process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcde 7 day countdown to April 20th. Get in touch with us now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enterprise Caiying - With nearly a decade of cross-border service experience, we can help you from US company registration to tariff refund, one-stop and smooth landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disclaimer: The content of this article is based on the U.S. Customs public policy and industry practice collation, the specific operation of the official latest rules shall prevail. Enterprise Caiying reserves the right of final interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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On April 20, U.S. Customs will officially go live with the Duty Drawback Tool (DDT).<\/p>\n
Over the past few months, countless Chinese sellers and importers have been tossed around by tariff policies that have repeatedly jumped across the board - first adding levies, then suspending them, then exempting them ...... Each adjustment is a fluctuation in the cost of real money.<\/p>\n
And this time, the tax refund lane is finally open.<\/p>\n
But there's one prerequisite that 90% sellers are ignoring - the<\/p>\n
\u26a0\ufe0f You must complete the account opening and register your bank information in the ACE system in advance, otherwise the tax refund application is directly invalid.<\/p>\n
There are only 7 days left on April 20, so if you haven't operated yet you need to move now.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":8959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,18,13,65],"tags":[154,142],"class_list":["post-8964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allguide","category-recomguide","category-guide","category-am-bg","tag-154","tag-142"],"yoast_head":"\n
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