Hi..I'm trying to understand how the VAT works....If I buy a Van Cleef piece that is listed on the Van Cleef price forum for 5,500 Euros, which equates to $7,160 US dollars, does the 5,500 Euros price already include all french taxes including the VAT? Or is the price on the Van Cleef pricing forum (5,500) before the VAT and other french taxes? I'm trying to understand how much VAT I would get back and therefore my final cost in US dollars. Also, does anyone know how much VAT Van Cleef gives back in Paris?
Vat Tax Help on Van Cleef
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euro price includes VAT. Normally you will get a refund of roughly 10% -12% back. I think it is better to get a refund back in cash.
My SIL is heading to Dubai in a few days from the US. Does anyone know if it is typically cheaper in Dubai vs USA?
Does VCA participate in tax free shipping and will she get the 5% VAT return?
TIA!
Does VCA participate in tax free shipping and will she get the 5% VAT return?
TIA!
Yea in Dubai it is cheaper than US. I think VCA in Dubai belongs to richmond group directly. And yes she will get the 5% VAT.
Thank you so much! So that means she will buy the item at a lower price and with no tax and then get the 5% VAT return correct?
In VCA she will pay the price includes the vat , and then in the airport she will get the 5% ,, also you can check the price in vancleef website , you can change the location to middle east ME , and the prices will shown in AED
Thanks for the advice!
In VCA she will pay the price includes the vat , and then in the airport she will get the 5% ,, also you can check the price in vancleef website , you can change the location to middle east ME , and the prices will shown in AED
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I willing be travelling to Portugal and plan to go VCA in Lisbon. I plan to purchase the MOP 10 motif. I have been trying to figure out the duty tax when I get home to the US but there seems to be different rates for jewelry and Pearls. If any of you could share your experience on what you paid I would appreciate it.
I usually just put down the total value of the items on the declaration form and let the custom officer determine how much I need to pay...I never been told to have pay anything at all (even for my Hermes bags or VCA jewelry), or the most I've paid was like $90, much less than what the actual amount should've been. But YMMV...I'm sure other members have the answer for you 
Thank you! I hope I am as lucky!I usually just put down the total value of the items on the declaration form and let the custom officer determine how much I need to pay...I never been told to have pay anything at all (even for my Hermes bags or VCA jewelry), or the most I've paid was like $90, much less than what the actual amount should've been. But YMMV...I'm sure other members have the answer for you