Japan changes tax-free shopping rules for foreign tourists
Japan is amending its consumption tax waiver rules for foreign visitors, and from Nov. 1 will require them to pay the tax upfront and claim a refund during departure.
Japan is amending its consumption tax waiver rules for foreign visitors, and from Nov. 1 will require them to pay the tax upfront and claim a refund during departure.
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Tokyo Customs has set up special terminals and baggage-check areas at major transport hubs.
Shoppers have to link a refund method to their passport, such as a credit card, at the store counter.
When departing within 90 days, they can scan their passports at airport kiosks or use a QR code on the Visit Japan Web app available at Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Chubu, Fukuoka, New Chitose, and Naha airports, to get the refund.
While keeping paper receipts is not mandatory, Japan Customs says they can speed things up if officers ask to physically inspect goods.
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Source reference: VnExpress International