Tax Free for International Visitors – Sign 43

Saturday, April 22, 2023

I believe at least there are two “important” signs that are “Tax Free” and “Duty Free” in the shopping areas in almost all international airports and seaports around the globe.



Fig 01- Sign of Tax Free for international visitors


You might be know the different between Tax Free and Duty Free terms. Tax free refers to exemption of consumption tax only.


Duty Free is exemption for several taxes, such as sales, value-added, import and other relevant taxes.


Hence, if we buy the same items (same store, brand, year production and the same quality) will be significantly cheaper with duty free than tax free only.


Sure, duty free items could entice international travelers more for shopping within port’s stores.



Fig 02- Tax free items


In our state, Louisiana, we have tax free shops in certain outlets and malls for international tourists.



Fig 03- One of Tax free brands


First, the shops include consumption tax in price of each items. Then, after shopping, the tourists may claim their tax.


Assigned office for tax claim is located at the corner of the mall or the outlet complex (area).



Fig 04- The sign of Tax free.


# Previous postings:

- Peanuts in the Farmer Market – Part 2 - Food Variety 20 |

- A Fox on the Box of Neighborhood – Critter 15 |

- Waking up after Sleeping for 24,000 years – Part 1 |

- May Drink Coffee Regularly Improve Healthy Heart? - Part 1 - Heart 8

- Herbs Show at Our City Park – Sign 19 | Tanza Erlambang Update

21 comments:

  1. Duty free goods in my country has the same pricing if not more than the retail price

    ReplyDelete
  2. You're right, as sometimes tax free goods are not cheaper at they should.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I didn't know the difference. Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit my post-
      Tax Free for International Visitors – Sign 43
      -

      Delete
  4. ...I have seen these places, but don't much about them.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I have not gone to anything like this. We do have a Tax-free day (I think it's a Friday and Saturday now) in Iowa for back-to-school items in August.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Our place has tax free day too...

      Thank you to visit my post-
      Tax Free for International Visitors – Sign 43
      -
      I believe at least there are two “important” signs that are “Tax Free” and “Duty Free” in the shopping areas in almost all international airports and seaports around the globe.

      Delete
  6. Seems I have seen these shops at the airport, but that was years ago.

    ReplyDelete
  7. We have a Tanger Outlets too.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit my post-
      Tax Free for International Visitors – Sign 43

      Delete
  8. Oh! I didn't know it!
    So interesting
    Kisses ♥

    ReplyDelete
  9. Here in my country, taxes are already included in the final price, so we don't even realize we're paying. I didn't know about the situation
    X
    https://www.dearlytay.com.br

    ReplyDelete
  10. Taxes are included in our prices too.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to visit my post-
      Tax Free for International Visitors – Sign 43
      -
      I believe at least there are two “important” signs that are “Tax Free” and “Duty Free” in the shopping areas in almost all international airports and seaports around the globe.

      Delete
  11. Obrigada por compartilhar.
    Boa continuação de semana.

    ReplyDelete
  12. I've been to California and there are no tax free concessions :( In Australia, if you buy anything above $300 in one shop, you can claim tax at the airport. You just need the invoice to prove you are taking the items with you.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Replies
    1. Thank you to visit my post-
      Tax Free for International Visitors – Sign 43
      -
      I believe at least there are two “important” signs that are “Tax Free” and “Duty Free” in the shopping areas in almost all international airports and seaports around the globe.

      Delete