截至8月底上海离境退税商店较去年底增近一倍

Core Insights - As of the end of August, the number of tax refund shops in Shanghai has nearly doubled from 777 at the end of last year to 1,530, achieving full coverage across all 16 districts [1] - The sales of tax refund goods in Shanghai have increased by over 80% year-on-year, with a projected sales amount of 2.37 billion RMB in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 86.6% and accounting for approximately 48% of the national total [1] Tax Refund Measures - Shanghai Customs has introduced measures such as "packaging and coding" and "self-verification" to accelerate the tax refund verification process, catering to the growing demand from outbound travelers [1] - The "packaging and coding" implementation allows customs officers to scan and verify tax refund goods and documents, enhancing verification speed to "second-level" [1] - The "self-verification" model utilizes intelligent customs supervision methods, enabling multiple people to process tax refund verifications simultaneously, increasing efficiency by up to three times, especially during peak times for travel groups [1] Expansion Plans - Following Shanghai, customs in cities such as Hangzhou, Wuxi, Beijing, Xiamen, and Chengdu are actively preparing to implement the "packaging and coding" pilot program, indicating a broader rollout of the scanning verification process for outbound travelers [2]