中国完善免税店政策支持提振消费

Core Viewpoint - China is enhancing its duty-free shop policies to stimulate domestic consumption, attract foreign visitors, and promote the healthy development of the duty-free retail business [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Enhancements - The Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Administration of Customs, and State Taxation Administration announced a notification to optimize the management of domestic goods tax refund (exemption) policies [1]. - The policy aims to support the sales of domestic products in both port exit duty-free shops and city duty-free shops, expanding the range of products available for travelers [1][2]. Group 2: Product and Operational Changes - The notification will allow for the expansion of product categories in duty-free shops, including mobile phones, mini drones, sports goods, health foods, over-the-counter drugs, and pet foods [1][2]. - There will be a simplification of the regulatory and operational procedures for tax refunds (exemptions) on domestic goods sold in duty-free shops, facilitating the entry of domestic products [2]. Group 3: Approval and Service Improvements - Starting from November 1, the notification will delegate approval authority for establishing port exit duty-free shops and determining the operating entities of these shops [2]. - The policy encourages online reservation services for duty-free shops, allowing travelers to reserve items in city duty-free shops and pick them up at port entry duty-free shops [2].