​​Wuhan's First Downtown Duty-Free Store Soft Opening!​

Shopping guide

A city duty-free store refers to a retail establishment located in specific urban areas that sells tax-free merchandise to international travelers preparing to depart the country. Today, Wuhan's first city duty-free store debuted at Wushang MALL, marking not only the city's inaugural duty-free retail venture but also the nation's first newly opened city duty-free store under the recently implemented tax-exemption policy.

⏰ Soft Opening Hours: Starting May 30, Store Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
📍 Duty-Free Store Address: No. 688-1 & 690, Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District (Wushang MALL, 6th Floor)

Shopping process

Step 1： Visit the store within 60 days before departure and at least 24 hours prior to flight departure.

Step 2：Start shopping! The duty-free store accepts Alipay, WeChat Pay, and credit cards.

Step 3：At checkout, verify departure details at the service counter, present your exit documents and ID. Staff will apply direct tax exemption — no need for additional tax refunds. Super convenient!

Step 4：On departure day, arrive at the T3 Terminal's isolation area pickup point2 hours before departure to collect your order. Remember to check that product seals are intact!

In-store brand

Over 100 international brands have signed cross-border direct procurement agreements. The store sells a wide range of products, including beauty and cosmetics, 3C digital products, international luxury accessories, fine wines and delicacies, Chinese-style cultural and creative products, as well as coffee and tea for leisure... The store displays and sells unique cultural and creative products with Chinese and Hubei local characteristics, such as "Palace Museum Cultural and Creative Products" and "Wuhan Gifts". Through the window effect of the duty-free store, it promotes Chinese-style characteristic products to the international market.

"Wuhan Gifts" Counter: It covers more than 200 products, including intangible cultural heritage projects such as Han embroidery, cloth patchwork, flower winding, and embroidery. It also includes Hubei traditional handicrafts, intangible cultural heritage cultural and creative products, and textile intangible cultural heritage in clothing and accessories. It combines traditional skills with fashion and integrates them into contemporary life.

Traffic guide

FAQs

1. Who is eligible to shop at the downtown duty-free store?
Customers who plan to depart via air or international cruise within 60 days (including the day of departure). Eligible travelers include, but are not limited to, Chinese citizens.

2. What documents are required for shopping?
Shoppers must present valid entry/exit documents (e.g., passport, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents) and a confirmed outbound flight/cruise ticket.

3. What taxes are exempted?
Imported goods at downtown duty-free stores are exempt from tariffs, import value-added tax (VAT), and consumption tax. Domestic products sold in these stores are treated as exports, eligible for VAT and consumption tax refunds, and exempt from domestic VAT/consumption tax.

4. Is there a spending limit?
No spending limit applies, but purchases must comply with customs regulations: goods must be for personal use and in reasonable quantities. Items re-entered into China after purchase will be subject to import duties as per customs rules.

5. What products are available?
The store offers portable goods such as food, apparel, bags, footwear, baby products, jewelry, crafts, electronics, fragrances, cosmetics, and alcohol. It encourages sales of domestic trendy brands that promote Chinese cultural heritage.

6. Where to collect purchases?
Follow the "buy in-store, pick up at customs" model. Eligible travelers can shop at the store and collect purchases at customs supervision areas in departure terminals before boarding.