Why are some shops duty free and not others at JFK international airport?
Flying to Dubai from JFK, I went to a shop with only $14 left so I decided to spend it. Then the tax was added on afterwards. I thought all shops in the international lounge were duty free world wide.
Also there seamed to be local flights from the same terminal 4 building at JFK.
Do duty free shops differ from country to country?
Why are some shops duty free and not others at JFK international airport?
I was always under the impression that international departure lounge was international territory so taxes didn't apply, similar to when I bought something at the United Nations in New York.
I find it strange that some shops are allowed to be duty free and compete with shops that have to pay sales tax.
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Can I buy duty-free JFK?
Terminal 8 - Main Terminal As a popular airport staple, Duty Free shops allow travelers an exclusive opportunity to stock up on goods like jewelry, watches, sunglasses, and confections, completely tax free.Why are products duty-free at airport?
Duty-free stores are retail outlets at the departure area of international airports. They sell locally produced goods which are exempt from payment of local taxes. This happens on a condition that such products are sold to foreign tourists who will take such goods outside India.Is duty-free International only?
Some countries allow arriving international travelers to use duty-free shops before leaving the airport, but the U.S. does not. Returning U.S. travelers can buy duty-free only at foreign departure airports. Liquor is probably the most popular duty-free buy for U.S. travelers.Is duty-free cheaper than normal shops?
Is duty-free shopping cheaper? Duty-free items which are tax free are generally cheaper compared to regular retail store prices.Duty Free Shop JFK International Airport New York
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