How to apply for 'refund-upon-purchase' service before leaving Chinese mainland Tax refund

How do overseas travelers apply for the "refund-upon-purchase" service for shopping tax refunds before 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.

Recommended departure tax refund shops in Shanghai Tax refund

Here are some of the most popular departure tax refund shops in Shanghai.

Sunrise Duty Free (Airports) Duty free

Sunrise Duty Free is an approved organisation by the Chinese government that operates duty-free shops at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (T1 and T2), and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Terminal T1).

Sunrise Duty Free (Pudong New Area) Duty free

Located within the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the Sunrise Duty Free store is a great place for you to purchase cosmetics and perfumes from renowned brands. The store offers both duty-free and taxable products.

Duty-free store at Pudong International Airport satellite hall Duty free

Pudong International Airport is the largest single airport with the first-ranked duty-free shopping area in China.

CNSC Duty Free Duty free

CNSC Duty Free is one of the largest duty-free shops located in the centre of Shanghai. With an area of over 3,000 square metres, it offers a wide range of products from over 100 international brands, providing customers with a diverse selection of commodities.

G-go Duty free

G-go is a cross-border e-commerce platform owned by Greenland Group. Located near the National Convention and Exhibition Centre in Shanghai's Qingpu district, it offers a diverse range of products from renowned international brands.

Departure Tax Refund Shops for Overseas Travellers (18th Batch) Tax refund

The Shanghai Municipal Tax Service of the State Taxation Administration released a list of the 18th batch of departure tax refund shops for overseas travellers in Shanghai on Nov 29, 2023.

A guide to Shanghai's departure tax refund for overseas travellers Tax refund

When overseas travellers leave the Chinese mainland from the port of exit, they can receive a refund of value-added tax (VAT) for the tax-refundable items they purchased from duty-free stores.