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券商中国·2025-10-30 12:30

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the new policy issued by multiple government departments aimed at enhancing the duty-free shop system in China, effective from November 1, 2025, to boost consumption, attract foreign visitors, and promote the healthy development of duty-free retail business [1][3]. Summary by Sections 1. Optimization of Domestic Tax Refund (Exemption) Policy Management - The policy encourages enterprises with duty-free qualifications to increase the procurement of quality domestic products for sale in both port exit and city duty-free shops, treating these sales as exports for tax refund purposes [3][4]. - The management and operational procedures for tax refunds on domestic products sold in duty-free shops will be optimized to facilitate sales [4]. - Domestic products sold in these shops will be subject to personal use regulations during exit, exempt from export inspection and quarantine [4][5]. 2. Expansion of Duty-Free Shop Product Categories - The policy expands the product categories available in duty-free shops to include mobile phones, drones, sports goods, health foods, over-the-counter drugs, and pet foods [6]. - It encourages enterprises to enhance their bargaining power and operational capabilities to attract more international brands to sell popular products in Chinese duty-free shops [6]. 3. Relaxation of Duty-Free Shop Approval Authority - The approval authority for establishing and changing the operating entities of port exit duty-free shops is delegated to provincial governments, allowing for localized optimization of duty-free shop layouts [7]. - The operating area of these shops will be determined through negotiation between the bidders and the operating entities, ensuring compliance with customs regulations [7]. 4. Improvement of Duty-Free Shopping Experience - The policy supports online reservation services for duty-free shops, allowing travelers to pre-order products based on their travel itineraries [8][9]. - Travelers can pick up their pre-ordered items at designated duty-free shops upon arrival, streamlining the shopping process [9]. 5. Implementation Organization - The Ministry of Finance will coordinate with relevant departments to ensure the policy is effectively implemented, with local governments responsible for supervision and management of duty-free shops [10]. - The policy will take effect on November 1, 2025, superseding any conflicting previous regulations [10].