- Japan will abolish the JPY 10,000 de minimis threshold for Consumption Tax and customs duties on low-value imports by 2026.
- The change targets under-declared B2C shipments from Chinese retailers and aims to ensure fair competition for local businesses.
- The reform follows new marketplace deemed supplier rules introduced in April 2025.
- Similar measures are being taken globally, with the U.S. ending its $800 import exemption in May 2025 and the EU planning to remove its €150 threshold by 2028.
Source: vatupdate.com
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