Paying tax at dutyfree shop?
Recently (Oct 2016) I flew from New York JFK to Brussels. While at JFK I bought a lipstick at the duty free shop. The lady saw my boarding pass and said that since I was flying to Belgium I had to pay tax.
Anyone know why?
Best Answer
Duty and sales tax are two different items.
"Duty Free" means what you buy has not been charged duty for being imported into the USA (assuming it was made outside the country). But your purchase may still liable for local sales taxes.
"Tax & Duty Free" shopping is similar, but your purchases are not charged local sales tax.
One would guess the shop you visited was simply "duty free".
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How does Tax Free Shopping work in UK?
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) if they're delivered straight to an address outside the UK. in Northern Ireland if they're delivered straight to an address outside the UK and the EU.What is the benefit of a duty free shop?
The "duty" in duty-free refers to taxes. The duty-free shop is allowed to sell their materials exempt from various national and local taxes on the condition that the goods will be taken out of the country by international travelers. In the absence of taxes, duty-free shops are able to offer lower prices on their goods.Can EU citizens shop tax free in UK?
Tax Free shopping is now only available for goods purchased in the UK and sent directly to overseas addresses, including the EU. Since 1 Jan 2021 you must obtain Customs validation for goods purchased in the UK at your point of departure from the UK, even if you're going to another European destination.How does duty free work in Australia?
You can bring most personal items like clothing, shoes and personal hygiene into Australia in your bags, free from duty and tax. Personal goods are free from duty and tax if they are: owned and used by you overseas for 12 months or more. imported temporarily.What is Duty-free Shopping \u0026 is it a Good Deal? | Understanding How it Works \u0026 Whether It's Worth it
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