Q.
Do I have to pay tax?
A.
Only for purchases made from within the US or Japan will be charges with tax
Purchase made from the US
As of December 16 (Monday) 2024 customers from the United States will be charged with the US-based sales tax.
The sales tax rate may vary depending on the state from which the purchase is made and can be checked on the “Payment Confirmation” page.
In addition, certain states may exempt the sales tax.
*Please look up your local sales tax laws for detailed information.
*Please look up your local sales tax laws for detailed information.
The following purchases are sales tax exempt:
– Buy with Coins (JPY)
Purchases made from within Japan
Only when purchasing eBooks or audiobooks on BOOK☆WALKER from within Japan, you will be charged with a 10% Japan Consumption Tax (JCT) set by the National Tax Agency of Japan.
The 10% Japan Consumption Tax applied to all titles from the BOOK☆WALKER Global and Japan Store, except free titles.
No 10% Japan Consumption Tax will be charged if you make your purchase from outside of Japan.
Consumption tax is calculated based on the “Subtotal After Coupon Discount” and can be checked on the Payment Confirmation page.
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