Ministry of Commerce and five other departments: Lower the threshold for outbound tax refund and improve the supply level of tax refund commodities.

Notice from the Ministry of Commerce and 6 other departments on further optimizing the departure tax refund policy to expand inbound consumption. The notice points out that the departure tax refund threshold will be lowered. Overseas travelers who purchase tax refund items of at least 200 RMB on the same day in the same store and meet other relevant regulations can apply for departure tax refund. Improve the supply level of tax refund goods. Guide tax refund stores to continuously enrich and optimize the supply of goods according to the needs of overseas travelers, increase the supply of well-known traditional brands, Chinese consumer goods, smart products, intangible cultural heritage products, arts and crafts, geographical indication products, cultural and creative products, high-quality specialty products, sports supplies, and other high-quality products.