Zollfreies Einkaufen

Steuerart: Sales Tax (state-level)

Steuersatz: 0-10.25% (varies by state/city)

Berechtigte: No federal tourist tax refund. Louisiana and Texas offer refunds to international visitors.

⚠ The US has no national VAT. Only Louisiana and Texas offer refunds to foreign visitors.

Mindesteinkauf: Louisiana: USD 20 minimum per store; Texas: USD 12 minimum

Währung: USD

Ablauf im Geschäft:

1. Louisiana: Shop at stores displaying the "Tax Free" logo
2. Texas: Purchase from participating retailers
3. Present your foreign passport and return flight ticket
4. Receive a tax refund voucher

Ablauf am Flughafen:

1. Louisiana: Visit the refund center at New Orleans airport or land border
2. Texas: Visit the refund office at Galleria Dallas or Houston airports
3. Present vouchers, passport, and boarding pass

Erstattungsmethoden:

• Cash (USD)
• Credit card refund

Bearbeitungszeit: Cash: immediate at refund centers

Ausgeschlossene Waren:

• Services
• Food for immediate consumption
• Motor fuel
• Items shipped directly

Tax-Free-Anbieter: Louisiana Tax Free Shopping (LTFS), Texas Tax Back

Wichtige Einkaufszonen: New Orleans (Louisiana), Houston & Dallas (Texas)

Tipps:

• Most US states have NO tourist tax refund — only Louisiana and Texas
• Some states (OR, MT, NH, DE) have no sales tax at all
• Outlet malls may offer additional international visitor discounts
• Keep all receipts if planning to claim refund in LA or TX