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#608
Hi all,

Hopefully you will be able to help me, if I buy a Chanel here in NY, when I will be flying back home to Ireland do I need to declare it?
Can I get back the money I payed for the US taxes?

Sorry I am a newbie on this... Thanks in advance :)
 
#609
Eve5 said:
Hi all,

Hopefully you will be able to help me, if I buy a Chanel here in NY, when I will be flying back home to Ireland do I need to declare it?
Can I get back the money I payed for the US taxes?

Sorry I am a newbie on this... Thanks in advance :)
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Don't think so. In the state of NY u can not shop tax free. And be aware the sales taxes are added at the cashier, you see the tax excluded prices on the display. There are some shopping malls like macy's which have extra discount for tourists but you first need to visit the customer relations office to get your discount code. You may need to ask at neiman marcus or bergdorf goodman which also sell Chanel -but not sure. Good luck.
 
#610
anisetta said:
Don't think so. In the state of NY u can not shop tax free. And be aware the sales taxes are added at the cashier, you see the tax excluded prices on the display. There are some shopping malls like macy's which have extra discount for tourists but you first need to visit the customer relations office to get your discount code. You may need to ask at neiman marcus or bergdorf goodman which also sell Chanel -but not sure. Good luck.
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Thanks, i will take that into account, probably will wait until going back home :) thanks for your time
 
#611
Hi all,
Does anyone know if I want to get VAT refund on shoes when leaving UK, do I need to take the boxes with me and show them or would I be ok with just the shoes and receipts, I have got three pairs I want to VAT refund but bringing the boxes as well is a pain....
 
#612
kakacarmen said:
Hi all,
Does anyone know if I want to get VAT refund on shoes when leaving UK, do I need to take the boxes with me and show them or would I be ok with just the shoes and receipts, I have got three pairs I want to VAT refund but bringing the boxes as well is a pain....
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Everything is supposed to be in the original packaging but I've never been asked for the box or package before - but I don't throw the expensive items' boxes either way. If you r not gonna get too much tax refund on the shoe they usually are not interested in that. There r spesific brands like chanel hermes louboutin etc. Otherwise they won't care clarks russel&bromley or nike.. hope its clear
 
#613
anisetta said:
Everything is supposed to be in the original packaging but I've never been asked for the box or package before - but I don't throw the expensive items' boxes either way. If you r not gonna get too much tax refund on the shoe they usually are not interested in that. There r spesific brands like chanel hermes louboutin etc. Otherwise they won't care clarks russel&bromley or nike.. hope its clear
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Thanks for your help!
 
#614
I wonder, if I could just pack the box in my check-in and carry my purchases (chanel reissue) in its tissue wrapping in its shopping bag, would that be acceptable as "unused" for a vat refund? I don't plan on using it but I don't know if the box will be able to fit in my carry-on and I'd rather not carry the shopping bag on the plane (i would store the purse and shopping bag in my carry on after vat processing). My train of thought is what if some people just don't want the box bc they have no room for it in their luggage.. Would they be punished and vat refund-exempt? Please help! I'm visiting paris for the first time in 3 weeks and just want to iron out the small details for the smoothest trip possible.. Thank you!
 
#615
princesspinknes said:
I wonder, if I could just pack the box in my check-in and carry my purchases (chanel reissue) in its tissue wrapping in its shopping bag, would that be acceptable as "unused" for a vat refund? I don't plan on using it but I don't know if the box will be able to fit in my carry-on and I'd rather not carry the shopping bag on the plane (i would store the purse and shopping bag in my carry on after vat processing). My train of thought is what if some people just don't want the box bc they have no room for it in their luggage.. Would they be punished and vat refund-exempt? Please help! I'm visiting paris for the first time in 3 weeks and just want to iron out the small details for the smoothest trip possible.. Thank you!
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Only the customs officers require to see the items. At some airports you can send your main luggage to the plane at the point of cumstoms stamp. I.e. munich (muc) airpoort. You can carry your bag with box (if u want the box stay at all times) in ur main luggage. If u wanna carry in ur cabin baggage, then u may carry the bag in the shopping bag including the box and thrown the box away right after ur papers are stamped. Its an option not to take risk cause it all depends on the moid of the officer. He/she might have a fight at home and may be very upset then u need to be ready 😂 anyway don't worry, its not too hard. Just enjoy ur trip and shopping 👍👍👍
 
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