11月1日起，免税店政策“上新”！

Core Viewpoint - The recent notification from multiple Chinese government departments aims to enhance the duty-free shop policy to boost consumption, attract foreign visitors, and facilitate the return of overseas spending, effective from November 1, 2025 [1] Group 1: Support for Domestic Products - Domestic products sold in duty-free shops will be treated as exports, allowing for VAT and consumption tax exemptions [2] - Duty-free shops must allocate at least 25% of their sales area to domestic products and promote traditional cultural items [2][4] - The "sales first, tax refund later" model will be implemented for domestic products entering duty-free shops [2] Group 2: Expansion of Product Categories - The notification allows for the inclusion of high-demand consumer goods such as mobile phones, drones, sports equipment, health foods, over-the-counter drugs, and pet food in the duty-free shop offerings [5] - Efforts will be made to expedite the introduction of popular international products into Chinese duty-free shops [7] Group 3: Streamlining Approval Processes - Approval for establishing and operating duty-free shops will be decentralized to provincial authorities, enhancing local governance and efficiency [8][10] - The area of duty-free shops can be adjusted based on negotiations between operators and port owners, allowing for more flexibility [8] Group 4: Enhanced Convenience Services - Travelers will be able to pre-order duty-free products online and pick them up at designated locations, improving the shopping experience [11][13] - This online reservation system aligns with current consumer habits and aims to promote inbound tourism and spending [13]