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

When you travel to Japan, you must go to buy buy, but what can be refunded when you travel to Japan, and how? The following small series will tell you how to refund the tax, which was introduced last year.

First of all, let's talk about the new tax exemption system implemented on July 20 1 year 18. This should be of interest to everyone. This new tax-free system means that no matter what kind of "general goods" and "consumables" are, as long as the consumption amount is above 5,000 yen, they can enjoy tax-free concessions!

"department store" "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 in July 1, 2065438)

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 when you use calculation, 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 is a general commodity and what is a consumable? Don't worry, let Bian Xiao come 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 can be returned if the amount of shopping in the same store reaches more than 5,000 yen and less than 500,000 yen on the same day. But unlike ordinary goods, consumables need special packaging and cannot be opened in Japan. They need to take it back to China within 30 days after purchase. That is to say, if you consume in Japan, you have to pay consumption tax, while if you consume abroad, it has nothing to do with Japan, so you don't have to pay it. These precautions will also be explained by the clerk when shopping. Don't forget.

What do you mean by general merchandise? There is no specific definition of general commodities, except consumables. Such as electrical appliances, shoes and bags, clothes, watches, jewelry, handicrafts and so on. General merchandise can be refunded if the amount of shopping in the same store reaches more than 5,000 yen on the same day.

Ordinary commodity

As mentioned above, from July, 20 18 to July, 1 year, when going through the tax refund procedures, the amounts of general commodities and consumables can be calculated together. For example, I bought a bottle of 3,000 yen emulsion at the department store 1 floor, and then bought a 4,000 yen dress on the third floor. In that case, I can go to the tax refund counter to go through the tax refund formalities.

Ok, the new tax exemption system is here to explain to you. 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 flow

First of all, the tax refund procedures can only be handled in duty-free shops licensed by the Japanese tax authorities. Only when you show your passport when you buy something can you get a tax refund. You may say, how do I know which shops are licensed by the Japanese tax authorities? Here Bian Xiao gives you an identification method. Generally speaking, duty-free shops will post a tax-free sign at the door of the store or in front of the service center.

Tax exemption sign

Find 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 pay the tax-included amount at the duty-free counter in the store on the same day and show the purchased goods, shopping receipts and passports, then go through the tax refund procedures and return the consumption tax paid before.

First tax refund process: directly deduct the consumption tax from the purchase amount of 1 Show your passport when buying goods in duty-free shops, and pay the purchase amount after deducting the consumption tax. Sign the buyer's oath.

2. The clerk in charge of 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.

3. When returning to China, Japan Customs will take back the purchase record ticket. Second tax refund process: after paying the tax-included amount, go through the tax refund formalities on the same day and return the consumption tax 1. After shopping, show the purchased goods, my passport and shopping receipt to 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 applicant for tax refund. ) 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 when they refund the tax. )

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

This is the process of tax refund. It's hard to avoid being a little overwhelmed for the first time, so do more strategies. Moreover, there are Chinese-speaking shop assistants in big shops in Japan. 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 in the airport after customs clearance. Yes, these shops are duty-free. In Japan, many shops located outside the airport are also called duty-free shops.

Are you a little confused? In fact, Chinese is called duty-free shop, so it is clear to translate it into English. In Japan, duty-free shops at airports are duty-free after customs clearance.

Shops are also called bonded duty-free shops or airport duty-free shops in Japan. That is, shops that are exempt from customs duties, alcohol taxes, tobacco taxes, etc., especially things outside Japan, such as cigarettes, will be very cheap.

Recently, not only the airport has duty-free shops, but also some famous department stores. Because it is located in the urban area, it is also called "airport duty-free shop in the city", such as Takashimaya in Shinjuku (see the shopping guide in Shinjuku, Japan-come to Takashimaya Duty Free Shop in Japan to enjoy an unprecedented shopping experience). Many duty-free shops outside the airport are translated into English as "Tax"

Freeshop ",also called" duty-free shop for consumption tax "in Japan, is exempt from 10% consumption tax, because the things you want to buy will not be consumed in Japan, so you don't have to pay consumption tax.

Maybe you will ask, where is the best place to buy? Let's briefly analyze their respective advantages.

Bonded duty-free shop "DutyFreeShop"

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.

There is no baggage burden.

I didn't start shopping until I went to the airport, so there was no baggage burden before that. And if you buy something at the airport duty-free shop in the city, you can't take it away on the spot. Be sure to pick it up at the airport when you go back, there will be no heavy baggage burden. Consumption tax-free shop "tax"

Free shop "

Complete cargo

The duty-free shops in the airport are pure duty-free shops, while the consumption tax duty-free shops in the city are mainly Japanese-oriented shops, but there are duty-free services for foreign tourists, so the goods are also complete, and everything used by ordinary Japanese can be bought. There are more choices.

There are many shops.

As of 20 19 and 1 April, the number of duty-free shops for consumption tax in Japan has reached 50 198, and you can generally find what you want to buy. If you shop at the airport duty-free shop, there is nothing you can do if there is a shortage, but if there is a shortage at the consumer duty-free shop, you can change to another one. How's it going? Are you still hesitating Let's draw a conclusion according to our own situation.

Japan's consumption tax has just been slightly raised. Almost all duty-free shops in Japan mainly reduce 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" price tag (excluding tax)

"Tax _" (including tax) price tag

In Japan, taxes are separated from the prices of goods themselves. From June 20 19 to June 20 10, the tax rate was raised from 8% to 10%, that is, if you buy things with 10000 yen, you have to pay the consumption tax of 1000 yen. Some stores will write separately, while others will write together. Generally, there will be "tax refund", "tax category", "tax _" and "body price" on the price tag in Japan. "Tax amount", "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 is added, that is, the price including tax.

Standard tax rate and light tax rate

Although Japan's consumption tax has been raised to 65,438+00% since 2065,438+0,2065,438+09 10, the Japanese government is also concerned about the economic situation of low-income people, so it has set up a "tax reduction system" for some foods and newspapers and maintained the current tax rate of 8%. So, what goods are currently taxed at 10% or 8%? Bian Xiao tells everyone with a simple chart.

As shown in the figure, the tax rate for purchasing alcoholic beverages is 10%, while the tax rate for candy and biscuits is 8%. Therefore, 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 to the park next to you, you only need to pay 8% consumption tax.