五部门完善免税店政策支持提振消费

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Administration of Customs, and State Taxation Administration have issued a notification to enhance the duty-free shop policy, effective from November 1, 2025, aimed at boosting consumption, encouraging overseas spending to return, attracting foreign visitors, and promoting the healthy development of duty-free retail business [1]. Group 1: Policy Enhancements - The notification optimizes the management of domestic goods tax refund (exemption) policies, supporting the sales of domestic products in both port exit duty-free shops and city duty-free shops, and encourages the introduction of high-quality products reflecting traditional Chinese culture [2]. - It expands the categories of goods available in duty-free shops, including portable consumer goods such as mobile phones, micro-drones, sports goods, health foods, over-the-counter drugs, and pet foods, thereby enriching shopping options for travelers [2]. - The notification relaxes approval authority for duty-free shops, delegating powers related to the establishment of port exit duty-free shops and changes in operating entities, optimizing the determination of operational areas for these shops, and supporting local integration and optimization of duty-free shop layouts [2]. - It improves convenience and regulatory measures for duty-free shops, supporting online booking services and allowing travelers to reserve items in city duty-free shops for pickup at port entry duty-free shops, enhancing the shopping experience for travelers [2].