How much can the Japanese shopping tax rebate be refunded? How to calculate the tax refund in Japan?

If you travel to Japan, you must buy it, but if you travel to Japan, what can I get a tax refund? How can I get a tax refund? I'll tell you how to get the tax refund in the end. This is a policy introduced last year.

New tax exemption system

First of all, let's talk about the new tax exemption system implemented in July 2008 1. Everyone should be interested in this. This new tax exemption system means that there is no difference between "general goods" and "consumables". As long as the consumption amount is more than 5000 yen, you can enjoy tax-free concessions!

"Department Store" and "Consumables" Maybe some friends don't know much about the Japanese tax exemption system, but don't worry, let Bian Xiao explain it to you.

Comparison between the new system and the current system

present system

New system (implemented on July 1 2008)

The biggest advantage of this new system is that it can count general commodities and consumables together, so that you can easily break through the 5000 yen mark with your eyes closed without being confused by the classification of general commodities and consumables. But its disadvantage is that together, ordinary goods can't be used in Japan, so if you want to use ordinary goods in Japan, it's better to follow the current system.

Here, you may ask, what are general commodities and consumables? Don't worry, let Bian Xiao go with you.

What do you mean by consumables?

Consumables are things that will disappear after use, such as food, drinks, wine, medicines, cosmetics and so on.

consumables

Consumables purchased in the same store on the same day can be refunded if the purchase amount reaches more than 5,000 yen and less than 500,000 yen. But unlike ordinary goods, consumables need special packaging and cannot be opened in Japan, so they need to be brought back to China within 30 days after purchase. In other words, consumption tax should be paid in Japan, while consumption abroad has nothing to do with Japan, so it is not necessary to pay. These precautions will also be explained by the clerk when shopping. Don't forget them.

What do you mean by general merchandise?

There is no specific definition of general commodities. Except consumables, all items are ordinary commodities. Such as electrical appliances, shoes and bags, clothes, watches, jewelry, handicrafts and so on. Generally, if the amount of goods purchased in the same store on the same day reaches more than 5,000 yen, the tax refund will be given.

Ordinary commodity

As mentioned above, starting from July 1 2008, when general commodities and consumables go through tax refund procedures, the amounts can be calculated together. For example, I bought a bottle of toner for 3,000 yen on the first floor of a department store, and then bought a dress for 4,000 yen on the third floor. In that case, I can apply for a tax refund at the tax refund counter.

Well, this is an explanation of the new tax exemption system. Do you think it is much more convenient than before? After explaining the new system, let's talk about the process of tax refund. If it is the first time to come to Japan, it is still very useful.

Tax refund procedure

First of all, the tax refund procedures can only be handled in duty-free shops licensed by the Japan Taxation Bureau. You must show your passport to get the tax refund. You may say, how do I know which stores are licensed by the Japanese tax bureau? Here, Bian Xiao gives you an identification method. Generally, duty-free shops will post tax-free signs in front of the store or the service center.

Tax exemption sign

I found the right one. If you really don't know, you can only ask. Generally speaking, "tax-free?" We can understand each other.

In Japan, there are two ways to refund the tax: one is to show your passport at the time of settlement and deduct the consumption tax directly from the purchase amount. The other is to show the purchased goods, shopping receipts and passports at the duty-free counter in the store on the same day after paying taxes, and then go through the tax refund procedures and return the consumption tax paid before.

The first tax refund process: directly deduct the consumption tax from the purchase amount. 1. Show your passport when buying goods at the duty-free shop, and pay the purchase amount after deducting the consumption tax. Sign the buyer's guarantee.

2. The staff responsible for tax refund will stick the purchase record ticket (the document recording the purchased duty-free goods) on the passport and stamp it between the passport and the purchase record ticket.

When you return to China, the Japanese Customs will collect and purchase record tickets. Second tax refund process: after paying the tax-included amount, go through the tax refund formalities on the same day and refund the consumption tax paid before. 1. After shopping, present the purchased goods, my passport and shopping receipt at the designated tax refund counter or customer service center. (If you use a credit card when shopping, you need to show the credit card of the person applying for tax refund) and sign the buyer's commitment letter.

2. Refund the consumption tax paid before in cash. Customers who use credit cards can also directly refund the consumption tax amount to their credit cards. (Some shops need to pay a handling fee for tax refund)

3. When returning to China, Japanese Customs will purchase the record ticket for recycling. Almost all department stores have this process. Generally, there will be a counter for tax refund, just like this.

This is the process of tax refund. When you do it for the first time, it is inevitable that you are at a loss and do more strategies. Moreover, all the big shops in Japan have clerks who can speak Chinese. You can ask them if you don't understand.

Finally, I will give you a little encyclopedia about tax exemption.

Types of duty-free shops

What is your understanding of duty-free shops? Perhaps many people still retain the concept of duty-free shops, which are located at the airport after customs clearance. Yes, these shops are duty-free shops. In Japan, many shops outside the airport are also called duty-free shops.

Are you a little confused? In fact, Chinese is called duty-free shop, and it is clear when translated into English. In Japan, duty-free shops after airport customs clearance are "duty-free shops", and Japan is also called "bonded duty-free shops" or "airport duty-free shops". That is, shops that are exempt from customs duties, alcohol taxes, tobacco taxes, etc. Especially things outside Japan, cigarettes, etc. It will be very cheap.

Recently, not only in the airport, but also in some famous department stores, airport duty-free shops are also called "urban duty-free shops", such as Takashimaya in Shinjuku (see the shopping guide in Shinjuku, Japan-enjoy an unprecedented shopping experience in Takashimaya Duty-free Shop in Japan). Many duty-free shops outside the airport are translated into "TaxFreeshop" in English and also called "consumption tax-free shops" in Japan. These shops are exempt from 10% consumption tax in Japan, because the things you want to buy will not be consumed in Japan, so you don't have to pay consumption tax.

You may ask, where is a good place to buy it? Let's briefly analyze their respective advantages.

duty free shop

cheap

Because there is no tariff, it is cheaper than ordinary shops, especially some brands and cigarettes outside Japan. But if it is a Japanese brand, it seems that the price is similar.

No baggage burden

I didn't start shopping until I went to the airport, so there was no baggage burden before that. If you buy something at the duty-free shop in the city airport, you can't take it away on the spot. You have to pick it up at the return airport, so there won't be a heavy baggage burden. Duty-free shop "Duty-free shop"

Complete cargo

Duty-free shops at the airport are pure duty-free shops, while duty-free shops in the city are mainly aimed at Japanese shops, but there are duty-free services for foreign tourists, so the goods are also complete and ordinary Japanese can buy them. There are more choices.

Numerous shops

As of April 1 day, 2008, the number of duty-free shops in Japan has reached 50 198. As long as you want to buy something, you can usually find it. If you shop at the airport duty-free shop, there is nothing to do if there is a shortage. If there is a shortage in the consumption tax-free shop, you can exchange it for another one. How's it going? What are you hesitating about? Let's draw a conclusion according to our own situation.

Consumption tax in Japan

As I said just now, almost all duty-free shops in Japan focus on reducing consumption tax. Perhaps some friends in China are not clear about the concept of tax, and think that the price on the price tag is the price of the commodity itself. In fact, the price on the domestic price tag is the price after the consumption tax to be levied by the government, which means that these taxes have been added to the price tag by the merchants.

"Tax Refund" Price Label (excluding tax)

"Tax" (including tax) price tag

In Japan, taxes are separated from the prices of goods themselves. The tax rate has been raised from 8% to 10% since June 2000, which means that 1000 yen is subject to consumption tax. Some stores will write separately, while others will write together. In Japan, there are usually "tax deduction", "tax category", "tax bill" and "car body price" on the price tag. "Tax deduction", "tax category" and "body price" refer to the price of the commodity itself, that is, the price excluding tax, while "tax" refers to the price after consumption tax, that is, the price including tax.

Standard tax rate and reduced tax rate

Although Japan's consumption tax has been raised to 65,438+00% since June 65,438+00, the Japanese government is also worried about the economic situation of low-income people, so it has set up a "light tax reduction system" for some foods and newspapers and maintained the current tax rate of 8%. So, which products will have the tax rate of 10% or 8% at present? Bian Xiao tells you with a simple chart.

As shown in the figure, the tax rate of alcoholic beverages is 10%, while the tax rate of candy and biscuits is 8%. So when you use coupons, the tax rates of these two products are different. Eating is also very learned. When you choose to sit in a coffee shop and chat, you have to pay 10% consumption tax on this cup of coffee, but if you choose to take it out to a nearby park, you only need to pay 8% consumption tax.