What I purchased in Paris + VAT Refund Explained

Today I'm showing you what I purchased in Paris AND explaining how the VAT Refund works! When luxury shopping in Paris, or just shopping in Europe, from high-end French brands like Chanel, Louis Vitton, Dior, and more - you are eligible for the Paris VAT refund if you are shopping as a tourist. I'm going to tell you how the VAT refund works as well as what bringing the items through customs is like. It's a super quick and easy process that can save you hundreds of dollars on your luxury shopping, so you should definitely be taking advantage! Here's how to save hundreds on luxury purchases in Paris.
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0:00 Intro
1:10 VAT Refund Overview
3:25 What I purchased in Paris
21:21 Vat Refund Explained in Depth
31:36 Outro
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[@Kara-feathertututiara]

Hi Karina, thanks for the video. Do we have 3 days to validate the receipts with our passport at the airport or at the mall?

[@KarinaStyleDiaries]

The mall!

[@nanaazili4703]

Myself and my sister went to Paris recently and we had to to pay fees at Customs. The gentleman was so nice and charged the least percentage and waived $800.00 off. We had to show our merchandise. We spent over $10k and paid less than $400.00 in fees. Please be honest, claim everything and be organized(receipts in order and all merchandise in one particular suitcase-not scattered everywhere)…it makes the process quicker and less frustrating for you and the officer.

[@sweetf8660]

Thanks for the very informative video

[@loriguinan2206]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. This helps me immensely! I will be in Paris in June and plan to shop. I love your Celine bag and both of your sunnies.

[@joyLoveC]

Hi Karina. This was very helpful, thank you! QUESTION: if I purchase several items from a boutique and want to get separate receipts for each item, will I end up with several tax forms, one per receipt? Or will the boutique make just one tax form listing all the receipts in one place? Thanks in advance for your answer! ❤️

[@diegosanchezsanchez6860]

Hello! How long does it take to make the refund deposit if you chose the credit card option?

[@littleluxuries_01]

That’s really good with the tax return! The Celine triomphe is gorgeous 😍 xx

[@SamanthaJordan-ly4vv]

How long did you have to wait to get the credit back on your credit card? Thank you.

[@nihas2210]

Do you know if tax refund kiosk at CDG airport is open 24/7 ?

[@user-pf7dp4sb1z]

Love your personality and you make a ton of sense!! KKUWAN

[@tesluxe]

You look absolutely beautiful, as always. I’ve been hyper-fixating on Celine recently. The Triomphe WOC is on my wishlist, but I love the one you unboxed in this video as well! So classy!

[@KarinaStyleDiaries]

Plannin g on it!!!

[@DLOVE246]

Thnk you😊

[@elenaAGN]

This was super helpful, thank you! I took notes since I am going to Paris in May! Definitely visiting Gallerie Lafayette! Do you have other favorite shopping spots?

[@nadiaazlin5676]

Go to the Samaritan mall also more relaxed in there

[@elenaAGN]

@@nadiaazlin5676 thank you so much 💕

[@valeriepoulan9022]

Le Printemps Le BHV Marais La Samaritaine Et Galeries Lafayette Tous magnifiques😉 Bon Voyage !

[@patricias.6977]

La Valle'e Village - it's an outlet mall where you can find good deals on brand names. They have buses to take you there (ask your hotel).

[@alexmiller3145]

Europe VAT and US Customs are now linked so if you make a large purchase US Customs will know about it so you want to be careful. I have a friend that bought a 30K watch, didn't declare it and not only got fined but had her GOES membership revoked. Also each store has a unique VAT return, some 10% (Hermes) some 12% (Chanel) etc. Hope this helps. Love the Celine bag. Going to Paris in two weeks and plan to pick one up!

[@TheLilySisi]

Ppo

[@kasssss1]

When did this start? We go to Europe every year and it would be good to know! Thanks!

[@suzyrouman1913]

Thank you for for sharing such great information. One question, do we have to mail the vat forms after scanning them in Paris airport . I see you have all original forms . Thanks again

[@meld258]

Which state are you in that only charges 4%? This depends on the state right?

[@patricias.6977]

You don't pay duty on entry for all the "little" things you buy. You only have to declare any purchases over 800 USD, and yes, depending on the officer, you will pay duty for anything over 800. The reason why you were not charged duty on the entire purchase price of your bag.

[@ypf7717]

Can’t claim tax refund from my purchases in my trip to US. Info is wrong.

[@SL-lz9jr]

For the most part no. But there’s some exceptions. 3 US states offer some type of tax free shopping from participating retailers for foreign visitors. And in most states, if not all states, if the visitor gets the item shipped to their home country direct from the merchant, they usually don’t have to pay the sales tax. But if they take it out of the store and into their possession while they are visiting, then they have to pay the sales tax. We don’t make it easy for travelers to the US unfortunately. No VAT structure like in the EU.

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[@mongsheel_5569]

Recent price increases for celine. Now teen size is 3950 😅

[@otakurocker81]

This is the first time I'm hearing that if you buy luxury goods at the airport in paris they already give you 12% return? Can you elaborate?

[@missalicesmiles]

Things at the airport are duty free

[@user-yw3pq2bo7p]

I believe no girl can say no to KKUWAN

[@HelloMalaka]

I’m so confused. Why would you pay duties when leaving the country if the purchases were for personal use? Doesn’t make sense.

[@patricias.6977]

She didn't pay duty when leaving the country. I think she confused the audience when she said she had to pick up her luggage when she entered the US and recheck it to her final destination. She did not have a direct flight to her home state. She landed in a different state, where she had to go through customs at the first port of entry, pick up her luggage and re-check them to her final destination.

[@meld258]

I am still confused … so we do have to pay tax regardless if it’s personal use when we enter back into the U.S.?

[@patricias.6977]

@@meld258 You have to "declare" the goods purchased abroad. It all depends on you and your conscience. It is up to the officer whether they make you pay the duty for anything over $800. I suggest be nice and pleasant and they might not make you pay. They don't always ask the magic question.

[@VictoriaMm2]

lady euro is bigger value than a dollar

[@wanniesstories]

Wow, that's great for a tax refund of 20% back 🎉 in France..

[@jenvillamar6177]

I think she said 12% tax refund, and the prices are 20% cheaper there than in the states🙂

[@user-lo9sc3yi5o]

I work part time and have been saving money, I bought myself a sack KKUWAN