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Luxury Bags & Watches: Tax-Free from Nov 2026
High-value items follow the same refund method, with extra steps.
- Shops send detailed product information (e.g. serial number) for items ¥1,000,000+ before tax per unit (JTA comparison table).
- At customs you may be asked for an appraisal or warranty certificate for such items (JTA FAQ).
- If you don't take confirmed goods out of Japan, the tax is collected and penalties apply.
| Tag price (incl. 10%) | Tax inside |
|---|---|
| ¥1,100,000 | ¥100,000 |
| ¥2,200,000 | ¥200,000 |
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Planning a Japan trip after Nov 1, 2026?
- Tax-Free Refund Field Guide ($7) — a step-by-step English guide to the new refund process, from shop to airport.
- Japan Trip Planner Pack ($9) — planning templates for a first Japan trip.
- Tax-Free Receipt Tracker 2026 (from $5) — spreadsheet that flags the ¥5,000 minimum, 90-day deadline and estimated refund per shop/day.
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Official sources
Rules checked October 30, 2026 (JST). Rules can change; always confirm with the official pages and your shop.
- Japan Tourism Agency — Old vs new comparison table (PDF, Japanese): www.mlit.go.jp
- Japan Tourism Agency — Traveler FAQ (Refund Method, Japanese): www.mlit.go.jp
- Japan Customs — Tax Exemption (Refund) Program: www.customs.go.jp