This Spring Festival holiday, Xiamen's airport duty-free market achieved a robust start. Sales across five port duty-free stores totaled RMB 5,323,900 with 7,101 shopping visits, up 46.55% and 51.85% respectively compared to the previous Spring Festival period. Departure tax refund services similarly surged, with Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport processing 108 tax refund verification applications totaling RMB 5,630,500. Efficient customs clearance and streamlined tax refund mechanisms significantly boosted holiday economy vitality. The "one tax refund invoice, one sealed packaging bag, and one barcode" protocol simplifies shopping refunds, verification, and customs procedures for international visitors, exemplifying Xiamen’s drive to build tourist-friendly commercial districts and elevate consumption globalization. Last year, Xiamen secured a spot among China's 15 pilot cities for international consumption environment development, marking a critical stride toward establishing a regional international consumption hub.

 

From:investxiamen.org.cn