1 Eligible People & Tax-Free Goods

Foreign tourists and those from the Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan who have stayed on the Chinese mainland for less than 183 consecutive days are entitled to a departure tax refund!

Eligible goods refer to personal articles purchased at designated stores, excluding prohibited and restricted items.

2 Tax Refund Requirements & Rate

Minimum Purchase

RMB 500 or more in the same store on the same day

Time Limit

Departure within 90 days of purchase

Refund Rate

11% or 8% tax rate
(9% or 6% after 2% service fee)

3 Required Documents & Customs Verification

  • Valid ID (passport)
  • VAT invoices from purchase
  • Application Form of Departure Tax Refund
  • The purchased goods themselves
Customs Verification Locations at Beijing Capital International Airport:
• Terminal 2: International Departure Zone
• Terminal 3: Check-in Island E (checked luggage) & Zone E (carry-on)

4 Refund Payment Locations & Methods

Tax Refund Agencies Locations:

  • Terminal 2: T junction of International Departure
  • Terminal 3: East side after security checks (2nd floor, Zone E)

Refund Methods (in RMB):

Cash

Up to RMB 10,000

Bank Transfer

Direct to your account

WeChat Pay

Mobile payment

Alipay

Mobile payment

↻ Tax Refund Flow Chart

1
Purchase goods at designated stores
2
Claim Tax Refund Form
3
Go to Beijing Capital Airport
4
Customs verification
5
Check-in & security
6
Collect refund at agency