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Q2: Are purchases made by foreign nationals at the sales exempt from consumption tax?

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Although consumption tax (5% of the successful bid price) is levied on all market purchases by nonresidents, buyers can obtain a rebate by signing a rebate application at the market administration office. The rebate will be the amount of tax paid, less the rebate application fee and the remittance charges and will be paid at a later date.