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 duty-free shop policies starting 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 domestic goods tax refund (exemption) policy management, 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 Chinese traditional culture [2] - It expands the categories of products available in duty-free shops, including portable consumer goods such as mobile phones, mini 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 the determination of operating entities, while optimizing the criteria for determining the operating area of these shops [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]

财政部等五部门《关于完善免税店政策支持提振消费的通知》：进一步发挥免税店政策支持提振消费的作用，引导海外消费回流，吸引外籍人员入境消费。积极支持国内商品进入免税店销售。进一步扩大免税店经营品类，将更多便于携带的消费品纳入经营范围，新增手机、微型无人机、运动用品、保健食品、非处方药、宠物食品等热销商品。放宽免税店审批权限；完善免税店便利化和监管措施。 ...