§ 67-3-412 — Refunds - Exports

(a) For petroleum products exported to points outside the state for resale, to obtain a refund, a claim for refund must be filed with the department within three (3) years from December 31 of the year in which the export activity occurred. The claimant is entitled to recover all taxes and fees paid as levied in part 2 of this chapter, excepting the export tax imposed by § 67-3-205 . Bonded importers and suppliers, instead of filing a claim, may seek credit on the distributor report; provided, that the credit is supported by automated, terminal-issued shipping papers establishing intent to export. The bonded importer or supplier may take credit for a sale to an export customer where that customer is charged the destination state's tax; provided, that the customer is a licensed exporter in Tennessee. (b) For diesel fuel that is exported to points outside the state, in vehicle fuel supply tanks of diesel locomotives or marine tows, where such is consumed in such locomotives or marine tows outside the state, the user may apply for refund of the special privilege tax imposed by § 67-3-203 , less the export tax imposed by § 67-3-205 , and may apply for refund of the environmental assurance fee, imposed by § 67-3-204 , by submitting a claim for refund within ninety (90) days of the last day of the month in which the export was made. If a credit is being claimed for such products exported for consumption, it shall be claimed on a report filed within the same ninety-day period. (c) For aviation fuels that are exported to points outside the state, including aviation gasoline and jet fuel that is stored in the state, but is carried outside the state in the vehicle fuel supply tanks of airplanes owned or leased by commercial air carriers, for consumption in such airplanes outside the state, such user may apply for refund of the special privilege tax less the export tax, and may apply for refund of the environmental assurance fee, using the same procedure and time requirements as set forth in subsection (b).

Legislative History

Acts 1997, ch. 316, § 1; T.C.A., § 67-3-1512.