Shopping duty-free

Tipo d'imposta: Sales Tax (state-level)

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

Beneficiari: 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.

Acquisto minimo: Louisiana: USD 20 minimum per store; Texas: USD 12 minimum

Valuta: USD

Procedura in negozio:

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

Procedura in aeroporto:

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

Metodi di rimborso:

• Cash (USD)
• Credit card refund

Tempo di elaborazione: Cash: immediate at refund centers

Articoli esclusi:

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

Operatori tax-free: Louisiana Tax Free Shopping (LTFS), Texas Tax Back

Principali zone shopping: New Orleans (Louisiana), Houston & Dallas (Texas)

Consigli:

• 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