Get your overseas shopping tax back
境外购物，轻松退税
Shopped abroad? Recover the VAT / sales tax on your purchases. This guide shows exactly how to claim it through TCE.
- 🛍️ 购物开单 Shop & get a tax-free form
- 🛂 海关盖章 Validate at customs
- 💳 提交到账 Submit & get paid
You can't claim a refund without the store's tax-free form and a customs stamp. Ask for the form at checkout and get it validated before you leave the country.
1 · Shop & ask 购物
When you buy abroad, ask the store for a tax-free form and keep your receipts.
2 · Validate at customs 盖章
Get the form stamped / validated at customs when you leave the country.
3 · Submit to TCE 提交
Send us your stamped forms and receipts — our desk checks and processes them.
4 · Get paid 到账
Your verified refund is paid to your bank card, Alipay or WeChat in Renminbi (¥).
- Original purchase receipts from participating stores.
- A completed tax-free form for each purchase.
- Customs validation / stamp on the forms.
- Your payout details (bank card, Alipay or WeChat).
- A valid ID matching your purchases.
We support tax-free / VAT refunds from major shopping destinations. Ask our desk for exact thresholds.
| Region 地区 | Refund type 退税类型 |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 Europe (EU) 欧盟 | VAT refund on eligible goods above the store threshold. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 英国 | VAT refund on qualifying purchases. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan 日本 | Tax-free shopping at participating stores. |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea 韩国 | Immediate & post-purchase tax refunds. |
| 🌏 More regions 更多 | Ask our desk which countries currently apply. |
You likely qualify if…
- You shopped abroad as a visitor/tourist.
- The store issued a tax-free form.
- Your purchase meets the local minimum spend.
- You validated the form at customs on exit.
Good to know
- Refund rates vary by country and item.
- Keep originals — copies aren't accepted.
- Refunds are paid to you in Renminbi (¥).
Send us photos of your tax-free forms and receipts and our desk will check them before you submit. Talk to the desk →
How much will I get back?
It depends on the country's VAT/sales-tax rate and the goods — typically a meaningful percentage of the price, minus any processing fee. Our desk gives you an estimate before you submit.
How long does the refund take?
Once we receive your validated forms and receipts, verified refunds are processed and paid to your bank card, Alipay or WeChat in Renminbi.
What if I forgot to get the customs stamp?
Unfortunately most refunds require customs validation. Contact our desk — depending on the country there may still be options.
Do I need a TCE account?
Yes, so we can pay your refund securely. It's free to create one.
Don't leave your refund behind.
Keep your forms and receipts — TCE turns them back into cash. Ask our desk which countries and thresholds apply to you.
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