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Purchases of 1,000,000 JPY (tax-exclusive) or more will still be subject to detailed product registration to support tax-free handling and customs verification procedures.</p><h3>What about shipping overseas?</h3><p>Since April 1, 2025, tax-free eligibility ceased for items shipped separately overseas via international parcels or a shipping agent, since delivery slips cannot be used to prove an item was sent. Unless purchasing from a retailer who can directly handle sending your items overseas, you should present your tax-free items as normal at a customs examination when departing the country (via hand luggage or before you check in any baggage).</p><h3>What about duty-free?</h3><p>You may be familiar with airport duty-free shops, which affect consumption tax, liquor tax, tobacco tax and customs duty. 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100<!--]--><li class="bg-primary py-[9px] text-center text-white hover:bg-primary-hover mb-0 mt-[8px]" data-v-2cd9725b><a class="mx-4 text-base/[28px] block" href="/features" data-v-2cd9725b>Featured Stories</a></li></ul></div><div data-flyout-panel="events" class="overflow-hidden rounded-b-lg bg-white shadow-lg jt-flyout-panel absolute left-0 top-0" style="display:none;width:240px;opacity:0;transform:translateX(0px);" data-v-7df95982><ul class="text-black" data-v-7df95982 data-v-5838be1b><!--[--><li class="border-b border-[#edf0f4] px-4 py-5 transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-5838be1b><a class="flex h-fit items-center gap-2 text-left text-base" href="/topics/autumn-in-japan" data-v-5838be1b><span class="flex size-6 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full" style="background-color:rgba(255, 212, 0, 0.30);" data-v-5838be1b><svg class="svg-inline--fa fa-leaf" style="color:red;" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" data-prefix="fas" data-icon="leaf" role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512" data-v-5838be1b><path class="" style="" fill="currentColor" d="M272 96c-78.6 0-145.1 51.5-167.7 122.5c33.6-17 71.5-26.5 111.7-26.5l88 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-16 0-72 0s0 0 0 0c-16.6 0-32.7 1.9-48.3 5.4c-25.9 5.9-49.9 16.4-71.4 30.7c0 0 0 0 0 0C38.3 298.8 0 364.9 0 440l0 16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24s24-10.7 24-24l0-16c0-48.7 20.7-92.5 53.8-123.2C121.6 392.3 190.3 448 272 448l1 0c132.1-.7 239-130.9 239-291.4c0-42.6-7.5-83.1-21.1-119.6c-2.6-6.9-12.7-6.6-16.2-.1C455.9 72.1 418.7 96 376 96L272 96z"></path></svg></span><span class="text-base/[19px]" data-v-5838be1b>Autumn in Japan</span></a></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa] mt-[8px]" data-v-5838be1b><a class="px-4 text-base/[28px] block" href="/events?from=2026-09-19&to=2026-09-25#search-events" data-v-5838be1b>This week</a></li><li class="transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-5838be1b><a class="px-4 text-base/[28px] block" href="/events?from=2026-09-26&to=2026-10-02#search-events" data-v-5838be1b>Next week</a></li><li class="transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-5838be1b><a class="px-4 text-base/[28px] block" href="/events?from=2026-08-31&to=2026-09-29#search-events" data-v-5838be1b>This month</a></li><li class="transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-5838be1b><a class="px-4 text-base/[28px] block" href="/events?from=2026-09-30&to=2026-10-30#search-events" data-v-5838be1b>Next month</a></li><!--]--><li class="bg-primary py-[9px] text-center text-white hover:bg-primary-hover mb-0 mt-[8px]" data-v-5838be1b><a class="mx-4 text-base/[28px] block" href="/events" data-v-5838be1b>Events in Japan</a></li></ul></div><div data-flyout-panel="plan-a-trip" class="overflow-hidden rounded-b-lg bg-white shadow-lg jt-flyout-panel absolute left-0 top-0" style="display:none;width:220px;opacity:0;transform:translateX(0px);" data-v-7df95982><ul class="text-black" data-v-7df95982 data-v-87147bfc><li class="border-b border-[#edf0f4] px-4 py-5 text-center hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-87147bfc><a class="flex h-fit items-center gap-2 text-left text-base" href="/guide/money-in-japan/22045" data-v-87147bfc><div class="flex size-6 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-[#ffa0205e]" data-v-87147bfc><i class="fas fa-yen-sign p-2 text-[#d08207]" data-v-87147bfc></i></div><span class="text-base/[19px]" data-v-87147bfc>Guide to money and ATMs in Japan</span></a></li><!--[--><li class="mt-[8px] cursor-pointer hover:bg-gray-100 transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-87147bfc><a href="https://en.tours.japantravel.com/tours/custom-tours" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-base/[28px] px-4 block" data-v-87147bfc>Tailor-made Trips</a></li><li class="cursor-pointer hover:bg-gray-100 transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-87147bfc><a class="text-base/[28px] px-4 block" href="/accommodation" data-v-87147bfc>Accommodation</a></li><li class="cursor-pointer hover:bg-gray-100 transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-87147bfc><a class="text-base/[28px] px-4 block" href="/transportation" data-v-87147bfc>Transportation</a></li><li class="cursor-pointer hover:bg-gray-100 transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-87147bfc><a class="text-base/[28px] px-4 block" href="/search?type=news&sort=date" data-v-87147bfc>News</a></li><li class="cursor-pointer hover:bg-gray-100 transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-87147bfc><a class="text-base/[28px] px-4 block" href="/guides" data-v-87147bfc>Guides</a></li><li class="cursor-pointer hover:bg-gray-100 transition-all duration-400 hover:bg-[#f5f8fa]" data-v-87147bfc><a href="https://en.tours.japantravel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-base/[28px] px-4 block" data-v-87147bfc>Travel Agency</a></li><li class="cursor-pointer hover:bg-gray-100 transition-all duration-400 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4 min read</p><h1 class="pt-0 text-3xl font-semibold leading-10 mb-2">Tax-free Shopping in Japan: 2026 Changes</h1><p class="text-xl leading-[25px]">About the Refund Method coming in November 2026</p><div class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-[15px] gap-y-0 pb-0 [&:has(>div.mt-5)]:mt-5 [&>div.mt-5]:mt-0"><!--[--><div class="mt-5 flex items-center pb-2"><img class="mr-3 rounded-full h-[40px] w-[40px]" src="https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/1362-1032044/300x300%21/1032044.webp" alt="Tom Roseveare" width="40" height="40" loading="lazy"><div><div class="mt-3 mb-3"><div class="text-base pb-1 flex items-center leading-3"><span class="whitespace-pre">By </span><a class="font-semibold hover:underline" href="/profile/tom-roseveare/1362"></a><!----></div><div class="flex items-center leading-3"><p class="text-base text-[#737373]">Creative Director @ Japan Travel</p><!----></div></div></div></div><!----><!--]--><div class="content-stamps ml-auto flex flex-wrap items-center first:!ml-0"><!----><!----></div></div></div></div><div id="view" class="grid grid-cols-12 bg-white"><div class="col-span-12 px-4 text-[18px] leading-6 md:col-span-7 md:pl-8 md:pr-12 pt-0"><div class="hidden md:block relative w-full cursor-pointer"><!----><img src="https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72305-246223/1440x960%21/tax-free-shopping-in-japan-2026-changes-246223.webp" class="h-full w-full object-cover" alt="Tax-free Shopping in Japan: 2026 Changes" width="800" height="533" loading="eager" fetchpriority="high"><!----><div class="mb-2 mt-2 text-sm italic text-[#757575]">Photo: pimpampix / Shutterstock.com</div></div><!----><!----><!----><!----><div><!--[--><div id="article-content"><div class="article"><div class="mt-6 [&>p]:mb-4 [&>p:first-child]:font-bold [&>h3]:font-bold [&>h3]:text-[1.2rem] [&>p>a]:text-[#c1282f] [&>p]:leading-[1.555] [&_*_li]:mb-[1em]"><p>From November 1, 2026, Japanâs tax-free system for inbound travellers will change to a refund-based system.</p><p>Under current rules, eligible visitors are exempt from paying 10% consumption tax at the point of purchase at designated stores. Usually, visitors would need to present their passport proving their temporary visitor status. However, from November, visitors will need to<strong> pay the full tax-inclusive price </strong>(including 10% consumption tax)<strong> </strong>and<strong> apply for a refund </strong>when completing the necessary procedures before their departure. </p><p>The new "Refund Method" system brings with it a great deal of simplification, including the abolition of the current âsealed packagingâ requirement for consumables, which previously required items (like cosmetics, medicines and food items) to be contained in a sealed bag. The consumables product category will be phased out entirely.</p><h2>How it works</h2><ol><li><strong>Pay the full tax-inclusive price</strong><br>When shopping in store at an eligible Japan Tax-Free Shop, present your passport when you are ready to purchase. Staff will verify your details while registering a record of the purchase, and you will pay the full tax-inclusive price. A record of your purchase is automatically submitted to Japanâs customs system and will help with confirmation at departure.</li><li><strong>Prepare for Departure</strong><br>Departures from Japan (and completing your tax-free confirmation procedures at the airport) should take place within 90 days of purchase for the tax-free status to remain valid. Along with the goods, keep the receipts and allow extra time at the airport for going through the refund process.</li><li><strong>Declaring your items</strong><br>When declaring your items at the airport, customs will verify your passport info and tax-free purchase records, and you may be asked to present your purchased items. In some cases and locations, this procedure may be self-service.<br><br>In principle, you must have all tax-free items shown on any eligible receipt. If any item is missing, the tax-free status of all items will be invalidated.</li><li><strong>Get refunded</strong><br>Refunds will be made according to the individual tax-free shop (or a contracted refund service) where you purchased from. Credit card refunds may take up to 1-2 weeks, and bank transfers 2-4 weeks (varies by destination bank and country).</li></ol><p>Read more about the changes on the <a href="https://www.nta.go.jp/publication/pamph/shohi/menzei/202506/pdf/0025006-106.pdf">National Tax Agencyâs website</a>.</p><div class="note"><div class="note"><h3>Wise in Japan</h3><p>If you need convenient access to currency during your trip, <a href="http://wise.prf.hn/l/0e99jyY/" target="_blank"><strong>Wise</strong></a> allows you to do so â economically, quickly and easily.</p><p>Together with the app, a Wise card gives you more spending flexibility in Japan, thanks to competitive exchange rates and features like currency alerts or auto-convert currency.</p><p><a class="cta" href="https://wise.prf.hn/l/0e99jyY/" target="_blank">More about Wise</a></p></div></div><h2>Comparison of tax-free systems</h2><table class="prices"><thead><tr><th>
100Category</th><th class="left">Current</th><th class="left">From Nov 1, 2026</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>Purchase</th><td>Pay the tax-exclusive amount</td><td><ul><li>Pay tax-inclusive amount</li><li>Apply for refund at airport departure.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><th>Tax-free purchase<br>amount</th><td><ul><li>General: JPY 5,000+</li><li>Consumables:<br>JPY 5,000â500,000</li></ul></td><td>JPY 5,000 or more</td></tr><tr><th>Consumables</th><td><ul><li>Subject to purchase limit</li><li>Sealed packaging rule</li></ul></td><td>No restrictions <span class="footnote">*Consumables as a product category is being phased out</span></td></tr><tr><th class="rad">Purpose</th><td>Products used for daily life</td><td>Regardless of purpose of use</td></tr></tbody></table><h2>Japan Tax-Free FAQ</h2><h3>What about any purchase caps?</h3><p>The current daily purchase cap on consumable goods and non-consumable goods of 500,000 JPY is also being removed. In fact, all distinctions between consumable and non-consumable items are being phased out, making the system easier to understand and easier to explain for frontline retail staff. Purchases of 1,000,000 JPY (tax-exclusive) or more will still be subject to detailed product registration to support tax-free handling and customs verification procedures.</p><h3>What about shipping overseas?</h3><p>Since April 1, 2025, tax-free eligibility ceased for items shipped separately overseas via international parcels or a shipping agent, since delivery slips cannot be used to prove an item was sent. Unless purchasing from a retailer who can directly handle sending your items overseas, you should present your tax-free items as normal at a customs examination when departing the country (via hand luggage or before you check in any baggage).</p><h3>What about duty-free?</h3><p>You may be familiar with airport duty-free shops, which affect consumption tax, liquor tax, tobacco tax and customs duty. These areas remain unaffected and goods can be purchased tax-free at the point of payment</p><h3>Who is eligible for tax-free status purchases?</h3><p>Visitors defined as non-residents will be eligible to use Japanâs new tax refund system. This includes foreign visitors (e.g. for short-stay and sightseeing) within six month of entry, as well as Japanese citizens living overseas (additional verification of overseas residence certificates will be required). Those arriving in Japan via cruise ship will also be eligible for with a cruise landing permit.</p></div><!--[--><!--]--></div><!----></div><!----><!--]--><!----><div class="mt-8 flex items-center justify-between text-base"><button type="button" data-test="article-like-toggle" class="focus:outline-none flex items-center" aria-label="Like"><i class="fal fa-heart text-2xl text-primary"></i><span class="ml-2">3</span></button><div class="flex cursor-pointer gap-3"><!--[--><div class="relative share-dropdown-container"><!--[--><button type="button" data-test="article-share-trigger" class="focus:outline-none flex items-center" aria-label="Share"><i class="fal fa-share-alt text-2xl text-[#636363]"></i><span class="ml-2">0</span></button><!--]--><!----></div><!----><!--]--><button type="button" class="focus:outline-none text-2xl text-[#636363]" aria-label="Add bookmark"><i class="fal fa-bookmark"></i></button></div></div><div class="mt-8 md:mb-8 bg-[#F7F7F7] py-9 px-[35px] text-center md:text-left text-base md:flex md:items-center text-[#292C3D] clear-both print:hidden"><div class="flex-1"><p class="font-semibold text-[18px] mb-1">Was this article helpful?</p><p class="text-base opacity-80">Help us improve the site</p></div><div><button class="inline-block mt-5 md:mt-0 px-4 py-1.5 bg-white border border-[rgba(115,115,115,0.17)] rounded-full font-semibold text-[#292C3D] hover:bg-primary hover:text-white transition-all duration-200">Give Feedback</button><!--teleport start--><!--teleport end--></div></div><div class="article-user-byline" data-v-dc63717e><div class="article-user__image" data-v-dc63717e><figure data-v-dc63717e><!--[-->
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