Q: Which countries have a tax-free policy for imports within a certain amount? Please list them in as much detail as possible.
A:
- United States: The United States' import duty-free policy is called "duty-free and import code", with a maximum limit of $800. This policy only applies to personal imported goods. However, if you purchase multiple items outside the United States with a total value of more than $800, all goods will be subject to customs duties.
- Canada: Canada's duty-free limit is 20 Canadian dollars, but if you purchase multiple items outside of Canada and the total value exceeds 20 Canadian dollars, all items will be subject to customs duties. This policy applies to both personal and commercial imports.
- EU:
The duty-free limit in the EU is 22 eurosNormal is no longer applicable.No customs duty but VAT However, if you purchase multiple items outside the EU and the total value exceeds €22, all items will be subject to customs duties. This policy applies to both personal and commercial imports. - Australia: Australia has different limits for overseas purchases, and some categories do not even have any limits. Common examples include beauty products, including clothing, shoes, watches and jewelry, with a total value of no more than AUD 1,000; including electronic products, with a total value of no more than AUD 1,000; stationery, with a total value of no more than AUD 1,000, etc.
- Japan: Japan generally imposes tariffs on imported goods, but goods with a total value of less than 15,000 yen are exempt from consumption tax, that is, no tax is required within 15,000 yen.
- New Zealand: New Zealand allows tax-free shopping during travel with a passport and ticket. The tax-free amount is NZ$700, but it only applies to goods purchased by the passenger himself on one flight.
- Singapore: Singapore has a duty-free policy for personal imports, with no clear limit on the amount. However, if you purchase multiple items outside Singapore with a total value exceeding S$400, you may need to pay customs duties.
- South Korea: If you buy goods in South Korea, goods over 150,000 won (about 140 US dollars) will be taxed, and the tax rate is different. However, if you bring goods purchased from overseas into South Korea, the tax-free limit for each person is 6 million won (about 5,400 US dollars) per year, and this policy applies to personal imports.
- Philippines: In the Philippines, travelers can enjoy duty-free benefits of 12% when shopping at airports or shopping malls. The duty-free amount is 10,000 pesos (about 200 US dollars) and is not related to flights. This policy applies to personal imports.
- Malaysia: In Malaysia, travelers can enjoy tax-free benefits when shopping at duty-free shops at the airport. The tax-free amount is 500 Malaysian ringgits, but if you bring goods purchased from overseas into the country, the overseas shopping tax-free amount is within 500 Malaysian ringgits and can only be claimed once every 3 months. This policy applies to personal imports.
- Thailand: In Thailand, travelers can enjoy duty-free benefits when shopping at airports, shopping malls and duty-free shops. The duty-free amount is 20,000 baht (about US$700) and is not related to flights. This policy applies to personal imports.
- China: In China, travelers can enjoy duty-free benefits when shopping at airports and duty-free shops. The duty-free limit is 5,000 RMB (about 770 USD), but if you bring goods purchased from overseas into the country, the duty-free limit for regular items for foreign travelers is 5,000 RMB (about 770 USD) per person per year. This policy applies to personal imports.
- India: In India, each person can purchase goods from overseas with a total value of no more than 15,000 rupees per year, tax-free.
- Mexico: In Mexico, travelers can enjoy tax-free benefits when shopping at airports and duty-free shops. The tax-free limit is US$500.
- Brazil: In Brazil, travelers can enjoy tax-free benefits when shopping at airports and duty-free shops, and can also apply for tax refunds when exporting. The tax-free limit is US$500.
- United Arab Emirates: In the UAE, travelers can enjoy discounts when shopping in duty-free shops, with a tax-free limit of 2,000 UAE dirhams (about US$550).
- Hong Kong: In Hong Kong, travelers can enjoy duty-free benefits when shopping at the airport and duty-free shops, with a tax-free limit of HK$15,000 (about US$1,935).
- Argentina: Each traveler can purchase goods tax-free worth no more than US$500, and each person can make one purchase per year.
- Ecuador: Each traveler can purchase goods tax-free up to a value of US$1,000.
- South Africa: Each passenger can enjoy tax-free shopping at the airport and duty-free shops, with a tax-free amount of 5,000 rand.
- Switzerland: In Switzerland, each traveler can purchase tax-free items worth no more than 300 Swiss francs, and each person can purchase up to three times a year.
- United Kingdom: In the United Kingdom, each traveler can enjoy discounts when shopping at airports and duty-free shops, with a duty-free amount of £390.
- Italy: In Italy, each traveler can purchase goods tax-free up to a value of €155, and up to four times per person per year.
- Spain: In Spain, each traveler can purchase goods tax-free with a value of no more than 900 euros, and each person can make a maximum of two purchases per year.
The above are the tax-free policies of several other countries, which are also for reference only. It should be noted that the specific policies may vary due to timeliness, region and other factors. It is best to consult the local government or well-known social media before importing items.
The above are the tax-free policies of several other countries, which are also for reference only. It should be noted that the specific policies may vary due to timeliness, region and other factors. It is best to consult the local government or well-known social media before importing items.