Recently, Xi'an Zhongda International Shopping Mall announced that the downtown duty-free store in Xi'an will officially open on November 26.

The CDF Group's downtown duty-free store in Xi'an is located at Zhongda International Shopping Mall, 30 South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, spanning levels L1 to L3.

Rendering of the store

The Xi'an downtown duty-free store, a collaboration between CDF Group and Western Airport Group, is the first of its kind in both Xi'an and Northwest China, marking a significant step in Xi'an's evolution into an international consumption hub.

Rendering of the store

The Xi'an downtown duty-free store covers an operating area of 2,050 square meters and is divided into duty-free and duty-paid product sections. The duty-free products include core categories such as international luxury cosmetics, watches and jewelry, imported wines and spirits, fashion bags, and electronic products.

The Xi'an downtown duty-free store transcends traditional airport and port limitations by offering "immersive scenarios + one-stop service." It includes brand-exclusive zones, a whiskey bar, and a VIP service center, catering to diverse consumer needs.

Guide to Shopping at the Xi'an Downtown Duty-Free Store

Main Business of a Downtown Duty-Free Store

A downtown duty-free shop refers to a shop that has been approved by the State Council of China and is established downtown to sell duty-free goods to passengers who are about to depart from the country.

Notice on Improving the Policy for Downtown Duty-Free Shops

A joint policy issued in August 2024 by several ministries of China, including Finance and Commerce, introduced significant refinements to downtown duty-free store regulations. The notice adjusts policies governing customer eligibility, product categories, pick-up methods, and store setup procedures.

Duty-Free Categories

Imported Products:

Exempt from Tariffs

Exempt from Import VAT

Exempt from Consumption Tax

Domestic Products:

Exempt from Domestic VAT

Refunded (or Exempted) from Consumption Tax

"Duty-Free Categories" refers only to the types of taxes exempted for duty-free product sales in downtown duty-free stores.

Shopping Quota

There is no spending limit for purchasing duty-free goods, but purchases must comply with customs regulations.

Shopping Eligibility

• Hold valid exit-entry documents, such as a passport or Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau

• Have purchased an outbound flight ticket or international cruise ticket within 60 days (inclusive)

• Shop at the downtown duty-free store in the city of the departure port

Shopping Process

• Place an order at the downtown duty-free store: Select products + Make payment (provide documents + flight information)

• Product Shipping: The duty-free store ships goods to the port pickup point

• Port Pick-up: On the day of departure, pick up goods at the airport/cruise terminal restricted area with documents and pickup slip