All goods sold in Europe are subject to EU VAT. In Germany, the VAT is 7 or 19 percent. If your place of residence is outside the European Union (EU), you have the possibility to get this tax refunded when leaving the EU. For you as a passenger, this makes goods in Germany even cheaper.
Collect and complete the tax free form
When you shop in our stores, you will receive your Tax Free form directly on site. Simply enter the required data in Latin letters and keep the form in a safe place - you will need it later.
By the way: the prices in our duty-free stores are already calculated for you without VAT.
Do you have any questions about VAT-free shopping? Our staff in the stores at Frankfurt Airport will be happy to help and advise you at any time.
Traveling with tax-free purchases in checked baggage
At check-in, simply inform our staff that you are carrying tax-free goods and are planning a VAT refund. Your baggage will be provided with a special label and returned to you for presentation to customs.
Well prepared with tax-free goods in your hand luggage
To ensure that your hand baggage with tax-free goods passes through security smoothly, please keep all important documents, such as the tax-free form and customs documents, to hand at all times.
Relaxed through customs
Take a moment to have your new purchases stamped at customs. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, it is important that your goods are new and can be presented on request. Also have your passport and receipts ready.
Simple refund of value added tax
Please present your stamped and fully completed Tax Free forms at our refund counters. The VAT amount will then be refunded to you, minus a small processing fee.
Further information is available at zoll.de or by calling +49 351 44834 510.