Mainland China tax-refund shopping

Net refund and purchase-amount bands

• This reference rule covers only ordinary new jewelry, watches and handbags subject to 13% VAT. The VAT within a tax-inclusive price is 13/113, about 11.5044%.
• If eligible, gross departure refund is 11% of the VAT-inclusive invoice and the standard agency fee is 2% of that same invoice, giving a 9% net estimate. This is not a 9% refund on every Chinese product.
• Only qualifying overseas visitors buying at designated refund stores may apply. The same visitor must spend at least CNY 200 including VAT at the same designated store on the same day.
• Depart within 90 days of purchase and 183 days of entry, with unused goods, the invoice, the refund application and customs validation.
• An official website price does not establish that an online order or a particular store qualifies. Confirm residence, store eligibility, travel dates and documents; mainland residents receive a zero departure-refund estimate.