Changning business pilots new tax-free shopping model

Shanghai Customs recently introduced a remote tax refund verification service, allowing eligible travelers to apply for departure tax refunds through an intelligent self-service terminal.

Collection of guides for handling departure tax refunds in Shanghai Tax refund

Visual guide to departure tax refunds and 'Refunding upon Purchasing' in Shanghai Tax refund

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Shanghai distribution of departure tax refund stores (August, 2024) Tax refund

If you're eligible for a tax refund, you can enjoy tax-free shopping at over 400 stores across the city.

Shanghai distribution of 'Refunding upon Purchasing' stores (August, 2024) Tax refund

Organized by district and updated as of August 2024, it serves as a handy reference for a smooth shopping experience in the city.

Tax refund agencies and locations for processing refunds Tax refund

Navigating tax refunds while traveling can be tricky, but Shanghai makes it easy with convenient tax refund centers at major airports and cruise ports.

Tax refunds at Shanghai ports of departure Tax refund

This guide lists the key locations where you can handle your tax refunds before leaving the city, ensuring a smooth departure.

Shanghai adds tax refund service stations for overseas travelers Tax refund

Shanghai has facilitated shopping tax refunds for overseas travelers by increasing the number of "Buy Now, Refund Now" service stations to five.

How to apply for 'Buy Now, Refund Now' service upon leaving Chinese mainland Tax refund

How do overseas travelers apply for the "Buy Now, Refund Now" service for shopping tax refunds upon leaving the Chinese mainland?

FAQs: Duty-free shopping in Shanghai airports Duty free

Passengers who have completed customs exit formalities and are about to travel abroad, as well as inbound passengers who have not yet completed customs entry, could purchase duty-free goods at airport duty-free stores. When purchasing duty-free goods, inbound and outbound passengers must use the vouchers of the means of transportation they are traveling on and their valid entry and exit documents.