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Japan to End Point-of-Sale Tax-Free Shopping for Tourists on November 1

Japan will change its tourist consumption-tax exemption system on November 1. Visitors will initially pay the full 10% tax, complete customs procedures when leaving, and seek a refund through a private operator, which may return less than the tax paid.

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ICYMI: From November 1, Japan will stop taking the 10% consumption tax off at the register. Tourists will pay full price, clear customs on the way out, then wait on a private operator for a refund that may be smaller than they expect.
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Japan to End Point-of-Sale Tax-Free Shopping for Tourists on November 1

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EN-ORIGINAL (1)

ICYMI: From November 1, Japan will stop taking the 10% consumption tax off at the register. Tourists will pay full price, clear customs on the way out, then wait on a private operator for a refund that may be smaller than they expect.