Showing tax-refunded items at Customs in Japan
I'm on a vacation in Japan and have bought some items tax-free in different stores (Bic Camera, Isetan, some smaller shops).
- Can I use the items while in Japan?
- Do I need to show them after check-in together with the receipts on my passport (at Customs) or can I pack them?
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Can you get a refund on customs if you return item?
In certain circumstances, it may be possible to receive a refund of customs duties paid, provided the goods you bought have been returned to the seller. You cannot claim a refund until after payment of the customs charges.Can you reclaim customs tax?
The bad news is that unlike VAT, CUSTOMS DUTY CAN NOT BE RECLAIMED.How are refunds claimed under customs Act?
The application for refund is required to be filed with documentary or other evidence including documents relating to assessment, sales invoice and other like documents to support the claim that the duty and interest was paid in excess, incidence of duty or interest has not been passed on by him to any other person, ...Tax Refund and Shopping on Vacation Questions | Customs Duty?
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