How much does a duty-free shop cost? Analysis of popular topics on the entire network for 10 days
With the recovery of the tourism industry and the adjustment of the duty-free policy, "how much does duty-free shops cost" has become a hot topic among netizens recently. This article combines the data of the entire network for nearly 10 days to analyze the hot discussion points for you and attaches structured data comparison.
1. Comparison of the duty-free range of mainstream duty-free shops at home and abroad
| Duty-free shop type | Average tax exemption | Examples of popular products | Source of data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hainan offshore island tax-free | 15%-35% | Cosmetics, luxury goods | General Administration of Customs (2023.11) |
| Airport port tax exemption | 20%-40% | Tobacco and alcohol, electronic products | International Tax-free Association |
| Cross-border e-commerce tax-free | 10%-25% | Maternal and infant supplies, health products | Announcement of the Ministry of Finance |
2. Three recent hot events
1.Hainan's new tax exemption policy: Starting from November 1, a new "buy-in-time" method will be added. A single item of goods worth less than 8,000 yuan can be picked up on site, causing shocks in the purchasing agency industry.
2.Dual 11 tax-free comparison: Netizens have found that the price of some big-name cosmetics in duty-free shops is 12%-18% lower than that of e-commerce promotions.
3.South Korea's duty-free market recovers: The return of Chinese tourists has driven the tax-free sales of Incheon Airport to increase by 210% month-on-month.
3. Duty-free price comparison table for popular products
| Product Name | Domestic market price | Duty-free shop price | Price spread ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estee Lauder small brown bottle 100ml | ¥1150 | ¥798 | 30.6% |
| iPhone15 Pro 256G | ¥8999 | ¥7799 | 13.3% |
| Feitian Moutai 500ml | ¥1499 | ¥1199 | 20.0% |
4. Experts interpret the tax exemption mechanism
Financial commentator Wang Zhiqiang pointed out: "The tax-free price difference mainly comes from three parts: 1) exempted import tariffs (3%-20%); 2) VAT reductions (13%); 3) Consumption tax reductions (5%-56%). The tax exemption policy for different product combinations will lead to the final price difference of 15%-50%.
5. Consumers’ precautions
1. The annual duty-free amount for Hainan offshore islands is 100,000 yuan, and the annual cost of cosmetics is 30 pieces.
2. Some duty-free shops need to provide departure air tickets/ship ticket vouchers
3. The newly added "guarantee is withdrawn" method in 2023 requires a customs deposit
Through analysis, it can be seen that the actual discount range of duty-free shops varies significantly due to changes in product categories, purchasing channels and policy. It is recommended that consumers compare prices through official APPs such as "CDF Hainan Duty Free" in advance, and pay attention to the update of the "Hainan Offshore Island Duty Free Shopping Policy Guide" regularly released by the General Administration of Customs.
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