Ningbo Customs Warm hearted Escort for New Year Departure Tax Refund 'Accelerated Processing'

Customs officers at Ningbo Airport, under the jurisdiction of Ningbo Customs, are processing departure tax refunds for overseas passengers. Photo by Hu Bobo

At 7am on February 22nd, Ningbo Lishe International Airport was already crowded and bustling with people. Overseas passengers are already processing their departure tax refund procedures at the departure tax refund counter directly opposite the international departure check-in counter in Terminal 2. I came to Ningbo with my family to visit and celebrate the Chinese New Year. I didn't expect to receive a tax refund after shopping. I was so happy, "Ms. Wang said." It only takes a few minutes to complete the departure tax refund procedures, and it doesn't affect catching an early flight at all
The combination of Spring Festival and winter vacation has led to an increase in the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Ningbo Lishe International Airport, driving a surge in outbound tax refund business. At present, Ningbo Airport has a wide variety of goods for departure tax refund, and fashionable items such as watches, clothing, and luggage are highly favored by overseas passengers, "said Hong Yang, Deputy Director of the Travel Inspection Department of Ningbo Airport Customs
On February 23rd, Ms. KATERINA from Australia was handling the departure tax refund procedures at the T2 terminal of Ningbo Lishe International Airport. She excitedly raised the tax refund form in her hand and said, "The departure tax refund procedures in Ningbo are so convenient. Our trip to Ningbo was full of rewards, and our family also experienced the lively and ceremonial traditional Chinese New Year
According to Ningbo Customs, during the Spring Festival, Ningbo Airport Customs efficiently released 30 batches of overseas passenger departure tax refund application forms, with a tax refund amount of 4.249 million yuan, an increase of 14 times and 7.84 times respectively compared to the same period last year.
Behind the impressive data is the continuous manifestation of the vitality and attractiveness of the domestic consumer market, as well as the strong support of intelligent customs supervision and efficient services. Ningbo Airport Customs focuses on the key work of ensuring smooth customs clearance during the Spring Festival travel rush, with the aim of improving the convenience of departure tax refunds. It strengthens efficient collaboration with tax, banking and other units to achieve real-time data exchange, rapid verification of tax refund items, and instant system completion, fully ensuring smoother travel and more secure shopping for overseas tourists.
In January of this year, Ningbo Customs, in conjunction with the tax department, launched a pilot program for the "One Single Package" facilitation model for outbound tax refunds, taking Ningbo's outbound tax refund facilitation services to a new level. Pilot stores will use standard sealed bags to package eligible goods, and customs will inspect and release them according to regulations, without the need for unpacking and verification, greatly reducing the waiting time for passengers.
The 'one single package' model can keep the packaging of goods purchased by passengers intact and free from opening, "said Hong Yang, Deputy Director of the Travel Inspection Department of Ningbo Airport Customs." Combined with the previously promoted 'buy and refund' policy, overseas passengers can receive tax refunds at the shopping site, greatly improving their consumption experience
In the future, Ningbo Customs will continue to optimize service details based on the actual port routes, using more thoughtful guidance, more efficient processes, and more comprehensive policy promotion to polish the port service card and help improve the quality and efficiency of the inbound tourism consumption market.