Want to go shopping in Shenzhen and enjoy more discounts? It turns out that Hong Kong residents can get tax refunds when they shop in Shenzhen! This article compiles a Shenzhen tax refund guide for you, including tax refund locations, amounts, relevant conditions and precautions, to help you save even more!
Who can get a tax refund in Shenzhen?
According to relevant regulations, Hong Kong and Macau residents can enjoy tax refunds on their shopping in Shenzhen's duty-free shops if they meet specific conditions.
Shenzhen Tax Refund Conditions and Amount
Not all goods are eligible for tax refunds. Only specific goods purchased from stores marked "TAX FREE Refund Shop" and meeting the following conditions can enjoy tax refund benefits:
* The purchase amount of tax-refundable items from the same store is between RMB 500 and RMB 110,000.
* Tax-refundable items must not be opened or used before processing the tax refund procedure.
* Refunds can be made within 90 days of purchasing tax-refundable items.
* Purchased tax-refunded items must not be prohibited/restricted goods.
As for the amount of tax refund, it depends on the VAT rate of the product:
* For products with a VAT rate of 9%, the refundable tax is 8%.
* For products with a VAT rate of 13%, the refundable tax is 11%.
Shenzhen VAT refund locations
Shenzhen has 3 main tax refund locations:
* Shenzhen Airport (T3 Terminal, 3rd Floor)
* Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Center (International/Hong Kong-Macau Departure, 2nd Floor)
* Wanxiang City Phase II, 1st Floor
It is important to note that after completing the tax refund procedures, you **cannot depart Hong Kong through land border crossings such as Luohu, Futian, or Shenzhen Bay**. You may only choose to return to Hong Kong by taking a ferry from the Shekou Cruise Terminal to the Upper Deck Pier, or by departing from Shenzhen Airport.
Documents required for tax refund in Shenzhen
When applying for tax refunds in Shenzhen, you need to prepare the following documents:
* Hong Kong and Macau Resident Pass (Home Return Permit)
* Shopping Exit Tax Refund Application Form
* Original invoice of tax-refunded goods
Shenzhen tax-refund shops
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Shenzhen has over 160 stores participating in the tax refund program, including the following popular stores:
* Wanxiangcheng
* Suning
* Xiaomi
* Tianhong Shopping Mall
* MaoYe Department Store
* Rurule
For specific refundable items, please inquire with the store beforehand.
Shenzhen VAT Refund Notice
* Refund payments can be chosen to be received in cash or by bank card. If choosing a bank card refund, it will take 10-14 working days.
* When processing the tax refund procedure, a credit card pre-authorization is required as security.
* If you are found to have returned to Hong Kong via land border checkpoint, the credit card security deposit will not be refunded.
