-- BEIJING, June 2, 2026 — JD.com (also known as JINGDONG) today announced the launch of China’s first online departure tax refund store on its mobile app, following the successful completion of the country’s first fully digital tax refund transaction service in Beijing. This milestone establishes the capital as the first Chinese city to implement an integrated online departure tax refund system, making “Shopping in China” far more convenient for international visitors.
International travelers can now shop for eligible items anytime and anywhere across the Chinese mainland through the “Online Departure Tax Refund Store” using either the English or Chinese interface on the JD.com app. By simply entering their identification and entry/exit information at checkout, the system automatically generates an electronic departure tax refund application and invoice. Once the items are delivered, travelers have the flexibility to process their refunds at designated centralized tax refund points within the city, at Beijing Capital International Airport, or Beijing Daxing International Airport prior to departure. Overseas visitors are normally eligible for a tax refund of up to 9% on qualified purchases in the Chinese mainland. The launch of this streamlined digital system means that more travelers can now effortlessly access these substantial savings during their visit.
On May 29, Angela, a visitor from Indonesia, became one of the first travelers to experience this new service in Beijing. Having ordered a mobile phone for RMB 2,319 on JD.com just a day prior, she received it at her hotel the next day thanks to JD.com’s efficient same-day and next-day delivery network. She then brought the unopened product to the Empark Prime Hotel Beijing—one of the city’s designated downtown tax refund hubs—where she swiftly completed the process on-site and received an RMB 208 VAT refund.
“This innovative ‘JD Solution’ digitizes the entire departure tax refund process, making travel and shopping in China a more rewarding and effortless experience for international visitors,” said a JD.com spokesperson. “We remain fully committed to leveraging our advanced technology and logistics network to continuously elevate the shopping experience.”
Under the guidance of the Beijing Municipal Tax Service and the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau, JD.com is also collaborating with the Bank of China to build out instant online “buy-and-refund” capabilities. Once fully rolled out, this initiative will allow a growing number of overseas visitors to enjoy a more convenient, seamless, and digitized shopping experience in China.
Currently, the online departure tax refund store on JD.com features nearly 300 product categories across six major segments, including mobile communications, consumer electronics, computers, kitchen gadgets, home appliances, and personal care. Every eligible item comes with transparent pricing and guaranteed authenticity. Looking ahead, JD.com plans to expand its tax-free inventory to include trendy designer toys, popular domestic sportswear brands, and more. The company will also enhance its multilingual customer support and explore expanding the service to more cities, ports of exit, and shopping scenarios.
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