Opening hours of Sunrise Duty Free Shop (Airports)

Pudong Airport:

- T1 international departures store: 6 am-12 am

- S1 satellite departures store: 7:30 am-11 pm

- T2 international departures store: 6 am - end of flights

- S2 satellite hall departures store: 7:30 am-11 pm

Arrivals store opening hours: 24 hours a day

Arrivals store locations:

- T1: Near the exit of immigration inspection

- T2: Next to baggage claim 24

Hongqiao Airport:

- Departures store opening hours: 7 am - end of flights

- Arrivals store opening hours: From the first arriving flight to the last arriving flight

For duty-free shopping at the satellite lounge in Pudong airport's S1 and S2 satellite halls, follow these instructions:

If your boarding pass shows the letter "G" at the gate, you can reach the satellite halls by taking the MRT train after passing security at T1 or T2.

Need help finding the stores? Check out this map:

*The blue zone includes perfumes and cosmetics, the orange zone features boutiques, the green zone serves as the pick-up area, and the pink zone offers alcohol, tobacco, and food.

S1 Satellite Hall. [Photo/WeChat account: SHADUTYFREE]

S2 Satellite Hall. [Photo/WeChat account: SHADUTYFREE]

Below are frequently asked questions for inbound and outbound travelers. Check them out.

What is the limit on items that individuals can bring into and out of China?

When entering or leaving China, individuals must honestly declare their belongings to Customs and allow them to be inspected. It's important to keep the items you bring within a reasonable amount for personal use.

The tax-free limit for personal items brought into the country is 5,000 yuan ($687.64). If you exceed this amount, you will need to pay tax. If you are carrying duty-free goods that are worth over 100,000 yuan, it may lead to legal consequences. If you're unsure about whether you need to pay tax, use the red declaration channel.

For residents, the tax-free limit remains at 5,000 yuan for items bought for personal use outside the country. They can also make tax-free purchases at duty-free shops at entry points, as long as the total tax-free shopping both inside and outside the country doesn't surpass 8,000 yuan.

What items are prohibited or restricted to be brought into or taken out of China according to the Customs rules?

According to Article 46 of the Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, in Chapter IV: Inward and outward luggage carried by individuals and inward and outward postal items shall be limited to reasonable quantities for personal use and shall be subject to Customs control.

Articles prohibited as imports:

Arms, ammunition and explosives, of any kind.

Coins, banknotes, currency notes, securities of any kind payable to bearer, travelers' checks, counterfeit currencies and counterfeit negotiable securities.

Printed matter, films, photographs, gramophone records, cinematographic films, loaded recording tapes and videotapes, compact discs (video and audio), storage medium for computers, and other articles which are detrimental to the political, economic, cultural, and moral interests of the People's Republic of China.

Deadly poisons of any kind.

Opium, morphine, heroin, marijuana, and other addiction-inducing drugs and psychedelic substances.

Animals, plants, and products thereof infected with or carrying disease germs, insect pests, and other harmful organisms.

Foodstuff, medicines, and other articles coming from epidemic-stricken areas that are harmful to humans and livestock or those capable of spreading diseases.

Articles prohibited as exports:

All articles listed as articles prohibited as imports.

Manuscripts, printed matter, films, photographs, gramophone records, cinematographic films, loaded recording tapes, videotapes, compact discs (video and audio), storage medium for computers, and other articles which involve State secrets.

Valuable cultural relics and other relics prohibited as exports.

Endangered and rare animals and plants (including specimens thereof) and their seeds or reproducing materials.

Articles subject to restrictions as imports:

Radio transmitter-receivers and units ensuring secrecy in communication.

Tobacco and wines.

Endangered and rare animals and plants (including specimens thereof) and their seeds or reproducing materials.

Renminbi (national currency).

Other articles restricted from importation by Customs.

Articles subject to restrictions as exports:

Precious metals such as gold, silver, and articles made thereof.

Renminbi (national currency).

Foreign currencies and negotiable securities.

Radio transmitters and communication security machines.

Valuable traditional Chinese medicinal materials.

Ordinary cultural relics.

Other articles restricted from exportation by Customs.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Shanghai Customs hotline at (021)-12360 for assistance.

What goods are not eligible for tax reduction or exemption?

The following are 20 imported goods that require full duties and taxes, regardless of origin or mode of trade:

Television sets, video cameras, video recorders, video players, audio equipment, air conditioners, refrigerators (freezers), washing machines, cameras, photocopiers, programmable telephone exchanges, microcomputers and peripherals, telephone sets, wireless paging systems, fax machines, electronic calculators, typewriters and word processors, furniture, lamps and lanterns, and ingredients for meals (include condiments, meats, poultry, eggs, vegetables, seafood, fruits, beverages, wine, and dairy products)

Partially taxed articles

10 percent tax rate

Food, beverages, leather and accessories, bags, shoes, boots, gold, silver, jewelry and related products, works of art, collectibles, household medical supplies, health and beauty care equipment, some kitchen and bathroom appliances, small household appliances, furniture, photographic equipment and accessories(excluding television cameras), computers and peripherals, books, newspapers, publications, other printed materials, educational cinematographic films, slides, original audio tapes, videotapes, stationery items, toys, stamps, musical instruments, some sporting goods (excluding golf), and other items.

20 percent tax rate

Textiles and related manufactured goods, clocks and fittings, accessories and watches (excluding high-grade watches), electrical kitchen and bathroom appliances, small household appliances and fittings, refrigerators and accessories, laundry equipment and accessories , televisions and accessories, television cameras, audio-visual equipment, bicycles, tricycles, strollers and accessories.

30 percent tax rate

High-grade watches (priced over 10,000 yuan) and balls including golf balls.

50 percent tax rate

Alcohol, tobacco, cosmetics.

 

Sources: www.gov.cn, www.shairport.com, "SHADUTYFREE" WeChat account