How to refund Amazon import tax? Introduction to the tax refund process

When doing cross-border e-commerce, you must understand clearly what taxes you need to pay. If you import, you must pay import tariffs, postal taxes, value-added tax, and consumption tax. Some Amazon merchants asked, how can I get a refund on Amazon import taxes?

1. Introduction to the tax refund process

1. Find the order in Manage Orders, then click Order Refund from the order details page.

2. At the top of the Order Refund page, click Tax Refund Only.

3. Choose tax-free buyers or orders from unincorporated areas.

4. For tax-free buyers, select the reason for the exemption.

5. For orders to unincorporated areas, select the jurisdiction where the refund will be made.

6. Click Submit Refund.

If the merchant can only issue a refund but not the tax, it is necessary to verify whether the order was fulfilled by Amazon or whether it was shipped to a state where Amazon manages tax calculation, collection, remittance, and refund.

2. To confirm the delivery method and tax obligations, follow the steps below:

1. Check the delivery method on the "Manage Orders" page. The delivery method should be "Amazon" or "Seller".

2. On the Manage Orders page, check to see if there is a note next to taxes that says "Taxes managed by Amazon" or "Taxes managed by sellers."

3. If the delivery method is "Amazon" and the note is "Taxes are managed by Amazon", you need to contact Amazon customer service.

4. If the delivery method is "seller" and the note is "Taxes are managed by the seller", you can directly contact the seller to apply for a tax refund.

3. What is Amazon’s import tax?

Refers to the tax that needs to be paid on imported goods passing through a country's customs border. Calculation method: ad valorem, ad volume, composite, and some special commodities will use special calculation methods.

Reserved tariff means that when you place an order, a portion of the tariff amount will be charged in advance. After the goods are cleared, the customs will determine the exact tariff amount and Amazon will complete the customs clearance. Amazon's policy on prepaid tariffs is to refund the excess and not to make up for the shortfall. The tax refund is automatic and is stipulated to be returned within 60 days. Just wait patiently.

In general, Amazon merchants find the order in Manage Orders, then click Refund, and at the top of the Refund page, click Tax Refund Only. Then select the tax-free buyer, the exemption reason, and submit the refund.