In 2023, a ceramic enterprise filled in piece instead ofset, causing the evaporation of a $120,000 tax refund in an instant. In 2024, a smart lighting factory failed to notice the change in the unit of measurement and encountered a customs lock - order. - Home Furnishing ProductsExport DrawbackThe lifeline of home furnishing products often lies in the small unit - of - measurement column on the customs declaration form. 60% of tax - refund failures are due to the filling of basic information that enterprises think wont be wrong.

I. Tax - Refund Tragedies Caused by Unit - of - Measurement Errors

In an export case of ceramic tableware in 2023, the enterprise mistakenly filled in piece instead ofset, resulting in the rejection of a $120,000 tax - refund application. This is not an isolated case. Among the disputes we handled:

• 35% of tax - refund delays are due to inconsistent units of measurement
• Each error causes an average loss of 28,000 yuan
• It takes up to 45 working days to correct repeated declarations. A home textile enterprise filled inmeter as the unit of measurement for curtains, whileset was used during customs declaration. The difference in customs data comparison directly triggered a tax inspection. The enterprise not only lost the tax refund but also faced an administrative penalty of 200,000 yuan.

II. Golden Rules for Standardized Operation of Units of Measurement

Internationally - recognized Safety StandardsTrinity Comparison Method

Triangularly verify the units of measurement in the customs declaration form, VAT invoice, and export contract:

• Sofas should be uniformly filled as piece (HS Code 94036000)
• Four - piece bedding sets must be marked asset
• Combination furniture should be filled according to the minimum sales unit

Regional Mandatory CertificationsHS - Code Corresponding Method

Confirm the legal unit of measurement through the HS CODE query system:

Cultural and Religious NormsCross - Departmental Coordination Mechanism

Establish a data verification process among the finance, customs, and business departments:

• A three - department joint - signature system 72 hours before shipment
• Establish a standard library for commodity units of measurement
• Implement mandatory verification by the ERP system

When you are about to submit the next tax - refund application, remember: The unit of measurement is not a simple word game but a precise gear in the value chain. We suggest that when signing an agency agreement, be sure to confirm whether the service provider has three core qualifications: Customs AEO certification, an electronic port direct - connection system, and a professional customs team.