一季度“双枢纽”机场离境退税申请单金额约2.4亿元

Core Insights - The total number of tax refund applications from international travelers at Beijing Capital Airport and Daxing Airport reached 4,801 in Q1 2025, with a total refund amount of approximately 240 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 122.47% and 81.64% respectively, setting a historical high for the "dual-hub" airports [1] - The implementation of the 240-hour visa-free transit policy has significantly boosted the number of foreign visitors to China, with 9.215 million foreign entries recorded nationwide in Q1, a 40.2% increase compared to the same period last year, of which 6.57 million were visa-free entries, accounting for 71.3% [1] - To accommodate the increase in tax refund business, Beijing Capital Airport Customs has set up multiple refund verification points in the departure channels and added electronic screens and dedicated signage to inform travelers about the tax refund policies and procedures [1] Group 1 - The Daxing Airport customs declaration counter has been enhanced with a dedicated luggage conveyor belt for tax refund items, allowing for quicker processing and verification of goods [2] - A tax refund rate of 11% is applied to eligible purchases, as demonstrated by a traveler from Russia who processed a refund for various items bought in Shanghai [2] - The introduction of ten measures by Beijing Customs to promote inbound tourism and consumption aims to encourage more merchants to become tax refund stores, thereby expanding the shopping options for inbound tourists [2]